Purchasing Manager – Fraser Suites Bangkok, Thailand

About the Role

Fraser Suites Bangkok in Thailand is slated to open in 2026. This role is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling procurement activities for goods and services supporting hospitality operations. The role ensures timely sourcing of quality products at competitive prices while driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial objectives; oversee timely sourcing of food, beverage, operating supplies, equipment, and services; review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders within delegated authority limits.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value, quality, and service levels; develop and maintain approved supplier lists and contractual agreements; monitor supplier performance against key metrics including cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Drive cost control initiatives through competitive sourcing and specification management; work closely with Finance and Operations to optimize inventory levels and reduce wastage; analyse market trends and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical standards, and internal controls; maintain accurate procurement documentation for audit and reporting purposes; support internal and external audits related to purchasing and supplier contracts.
• Prepare procurement reports including spend analysis, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance tracking; provide market insights and pricing trends to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with the One Bangkok central project procurement team to align on sourcing strategy, timelines, and procurement governance; support the hotel’s requirements for FF&E and OS&E by coordinating specifications, quantities, and operational needs with internal departments.
• Act as the property-level liaison between the project procurement team, designers, contractors, and hotel operations; monitor and track procurement progress against the master project schedule, coordinate delivery schedules, participate in mock-up reviews, sample approvals, and site inspections.
• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team; set performance targets, monitor KPIs, conduct regular performance reviews, and train team members on procurement systems, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Culinary, F&B, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of procurement or purchasing experience; prior experience in hospitality, hotel, or service industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality procurement, sourcing, and supplier management; understanding of F&B, Operating Supplies & Equipment, and capital procurement categories.
• Experience with procurement systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills; analytical, cost-conscious, and commercially driven mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; high integrity, ethical standards, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams; strong understanding of hospitality cost structures and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.