Purchasing Agent

Role summary

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The Purchasing Agent supports the hotel’s procurement operation by sourcing approved products, obtaining quotations, comparing prices, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries with suppliers and hotel departments. Candidates are generally expected to have purchasing, procurement, stores, or hospitality experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and good knowledge of Microsoft Office and purchasing systems. Familiarity with local suppliers, inventory procedures, quality standards, and hotel operations is advantageous. The role requires accuracy, integrity, organization, and the ability to manage several requests while meeting deadlines. The successful candidate should control costs, maintain reliable supplier relationships, follow Marriott and hotel purchasing policies, and help ensure that food, beverages, operating supplies, and other materials are available when needed.

About the employer

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel is a Marriott International property in Manama, offering full-service accommodation, restaurants, meetings and events, leisure facilities, and guest services for business and leisure travelers. Sheraton is one of Marriott’s established global hotel brands, known for welcoming public spaces, business-friendly facilities, and community-oriented hospitality. The hotel operates within Marriott’s international standards for guest service, colleague development, purchasing, safety, and operational consistency. Employees may benefit from working in a multicultural environment, access to Marriott training resources, and career opportunities across the wider hotel group. As a purchasing agent, the employee would support the hotel’s daily operations by helping departments obtain quality supplies at competitive prices while following approved procurement procedures and maintaining professional relationships with vendors.

Working in Bahrain

Bahrain is a compact island country in the Arabian Gulf, with Manama as its commercial and cultural center. Hospitality, retail, aviation, finance, construction, logistics, healthcare, and technology provide regular employment opportunities, while hotels and restaurants recruit international workers. The culture combines Gulf traditions with a relatively cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere; modest dress and respect for Islamic customs are expected, especially during Ramadan. Lifestyle options include waterfront dining, shopping malls, museums, historic sites, beaches, and easy weekend access to Saudi Arabia by causeway. English is widely used in business, although Arabic is the official language. Employers normally arrange work permits and residence visas for approved overseas hires; employees should confirm sponsorship, medical checks, accommodation, transport, insurance, and ticket arrangements before relocating. Bahrain is generally convenient for expatriates, but summer heat and accommodation costs should be considered.