Purchasing Assistant

Role summary

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The Purchasing Assistant supports the hotel’s procurement activities by obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, comparing prices, maintaining supplier records, checking deliveries, and coordinating with departments to ensure goods are available when needed. The role typically requires a diploma or equivalent experience in purchasing, procurement, hospitality, business administration, or a related field. Candidates should be organized, accurate, commercially aware, and comfortable using Microsoft Office and purchasing or inventory systems. Good communication and negotiation skills, basic knowledge of local suppliers, and the ability to manage multiple requests are expected. Previous hotel or purchasing experience is advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility in a fast-paced hotel environment.

About the employer

Fairfield by Marriott Bintulu Paragon is a select-service hotel in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, operating under the Fairfield by Marriott brand of Marriott International. Fairfield hotels focus on dependable accommodation, practical amenities, welcoming service, and comfortable stays for business and leisure travelers. The Bintulu property serves guests visiting the town’s commercial, industrial, energy, and tourism areas, with hotel operations that typically include rooms, front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, sales, and procurement functions. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of recognized hotel brands and properties in many countries. Employees may benefit from structured operating standards, professional development opportunities, and exposure to an international hospitality environment, subject to the specific employment terms and benefits offered by the property.

Working in Malaysia

Bintulu is on the Malaysian part of Borneo, rather than on a separate resort island. It is a practical coastal town with employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, retail, logistics, construction, oil and gas, plantations, and port-related services. Local culture combines Sarawak’s Indigenous communities, Malay, Chinese, and other traditions, with festivals, markets, and distinctive food. Lifestyle is generally quieter and less expensive than Kuala Lumpur, with access to beaches, forests, national parks, and outdoor activities; a car or regular transport is useful. International employees normally need an employer-sponsored Malaysian work pass, and must meet immigration and employment requirements before starting work. Employers generally guide the application, medical checks, and documentation. Relocating candidates should budget for accommodation, transport, deposits, healthcare, and initial living costs. Malay is widely used, while English is common in hotels and business settings.