Purchasing Manager Western Cape

You’re the person who makes sure Mama has exactly what she needs, when she needs it — from guest supplies and housekeeping essentials to F&B products and everything in between.  As our Purchasing Manager, you’ll keep the operation moving, balancing quality, availability and cost while building strong supplier relationships and making smart commercial decisions. You don’t just buy things — you make sure Mama gets great value without compromising the experience.

Purchasing Champion

Lead the day-to-day purchasing function across the hotel. Source and purchase goods and services in line with operational requirements, quality standards and approved specifications. Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Cost & Commercial Controller

Negotiate pricing, payment terms and commercial agreements with suppliers. Monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities to improve value and efficiency. Support budget management and ensure purchasing remains aligned with financial targets.

Supplier Relationship Builder

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers. Evaluate supplier performance, quality, pricing, reliability and service levels. Source alternative suppliers where required to maintain competitiveness and business continuity.

Inventory & Stock Expert

Work closely with Finance, Stores, F&B, Housekeeping and other departments to maintain appropriate stock levels. Monitor stock movement, consumption and purchasing patterns. Help minimise wastage, overstocking and unnecessary expenditure.

Operations Partner

Ensure goods are ordered and delivered in line with operational requirements. Work closely with Stores and relevant departments to resolve delivery, quality or quantity discrepancies. Support the hotel in maintaining continuity of supply, particularly during busy periods and pre-opening.

Systems, Compliance & Controls

Ensure purchasing documentation, approvals and records are accurate and up to date. Maintain compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements and internal controls. Support regular supplier reviews, price comparisons and purchasing analysis.

Pre-Opening Champion

Support the pre-opening procurement plan, including OS&E, operational supplies, uniforms, amenities and other hotel requirements. Coordinate closely with Finance, Operations and suppliers to ensure purchasing timelines are aligned with the opening plan.

You have solid purchasing/procurement experience within hospitality, ideally in a hotel environment. You understand the pace and complexity of hotel operations and know that timing matters. You’re commercially minded, organised and confident negotiating with suppliers. You have strong knowledge of purchasing systems, inventory controls and procurement processes. You’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with different departments. You have strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. You communicate confidently and build effective supplier and internal relationships. You’re proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable challenging costs and finding better ways of working.

Pre-opening experience? Big plus  Experience within a lifestyle, luxury or design-led hotel. Strong knowledge of local suppliers and the UAE hospitality market. Experience purchasing across both Rooms and F&B. You’re commercially sharp but know that relationships matter too. You bring Mama energy — resourceful, curious, bold and always looking for a smarter way to make things happen.