Purchasing Executive/Clerk - Fairfield by Marriott Kota Kinabalu

Role summary

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The Purchasing Executive/Clerk supports hotel procurement by sourcing approved suppliers, obtaining quotations, preparing purchase orders, checking deliveries, maintaining purchasing records, and coordinating with finance, stores, kitchens, and other departments. Candidates should have relevant purchasing, procurement, hospitality, or administrative experience, good computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and purchasing or inventory systems. Strong organization, numerical accuracy, communication, negotiation, and follow-up abilities are expected. Knowledge of local suppliers and hotel purchasing procedures is helpful. The candidate should be dependable, ethical, detail-oriented, able to manage deadlines, and comfortable working in a busy hotel environment while following Marriott standards and company policies.

About the employer

Fairfield by Marriott Kota Kinabalu is a contemporary hotel in Sabah operated under Fairfield by Marriott, one of Marriott International’s select-service brands. Fairfield hotels focus on dependable accommodation, welcoming service, practical amenities, comfortable rooms, breakfast, and value for both business and leisure travelers. The Kota Kinabalu property serves guests visiting Sabah’s capital for tourism, business, events, and access to nearby beaches and islands. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from global operating standards, staff training, career development opportunities, and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty network. Hotel teams typically work across front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, finance, sales, and procurement, with an emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, integrity, and consistent service delivery.

Working in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is on the Malaysian state of Sabah, located on the island of Borneo, and offers opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, retail, logistics, healthcare, and business services. Local culture blends Indigenous Sabahan traditions with Malay, Chinese, and other communities; people are generally friendly and English is widely used in tourism. Lifestyle is relaxed, with affordable food, tropical weather, waterfront markets, hiking, diving, and island trips from Jesselton Point. Living costs are usually lower than Kuala Lumpur, though central accommodation can be more expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass or relevant work authorization before starting employment. Relocation requires a valid passport, signed contract, medical or immigration documents where applicable, and budgeting for accommodation and transport. New arrivals should respect local customs, dress appropriately at religious sites, and prepare for heat, humidity, and seasonal rain.