Procurement Manager

Role overview

An exclusive luxury private members’ club in Dubai is looking for a seasoned Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing across the club’s operations. This position places special emphasis on kitchen, food and beverage, and wider hospitality-related buying.

What you will do

• Run the full procurement cycle for all club departments, with the main focus on kitchen, culinary, food and beverage, and day-to-day operational needs.
• Identify, approach, and negotiate with suppliers in the UAE and internationally to obtain high-quality products on strong commercial terms.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with vendors supplying food, beverages, equipment, operating consumables, and hospitality services.
• Handle purchasing for ingredients, specialist food items, kitchen equipment, smallwares, FF&E, and OS&E.
• Partner with Executive Chefs, F&B leaders, and operational stakeholders to forecast demand and keep supply flowing without interruption.
• Track stock levels and buying patterns to improve inventory control and reduce unnecessary waste.
• Negotiate supply contracts, pricing models, and service agreements.
• Look for savings opportunities while protecting the premium quality expected in a luxury setting.
• Make sure all procurement activity follows company policies, quality expectations, and audit standards.

Experience needed

• At least 5 to 10 years of procurement background in luxury hospitality, private members’ clubs, fine dining, luxury hotels, or premium lifestyle venues.
• Hands-on experience buying food, beverages, culinary items, kitchen equipment, and hospitality operating supplies.
• A well-established supplier network in the UAE hospitality and F&B market is preferred.
• Strong commercial judgment, with solid skills in negotiation and vendor management.
• Background supporting busy, high-end dining operations.
• Prior involvement in pre-opening projects for luxury hospitality or private members’ clubs would be beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with culinary and operations leadership.

Additional information

This role is based in Dubai and is a full-time, on-site position.

Who this role suits

Professionals with deep procurement experience in luxury hospitality environments and a proven ability to manage premium purchasing across food, beverage, kitchen, and operational categories.