Purchasing Driver

Job Description

• A thorough and methodical approach.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Completes routine purchasing operation requirements.
• Ensure that correct supply levels are maintained.
• Coordinate movement of all purchased materials from suppliers to the plants and address any supply/supplier issues.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Processes purchase orders for the acquisition/replenishment of routinely needed supplies, parts and materials.
• Checking if there is enough stock in the inventory to meet requirements. 
• Placing orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear.
•  Maintaining a filing system in the purchase department and updating appropriate     records when required.
•  Looks for ways to reduce costs to the company, such as evaluating costs of purchasing from various suppliers to arrive at the best deal. 
• Inspecting consignments to verify if they are in order and as per agreed terms. 
• Interacting with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damaged or incorrect quantity of goods. 
• Practices ‘Yes I Can’ attitude

Qualifications

• Valid Qatar driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a Purchasing Driver, Procurement Driver, Delivery Driver, or similar role, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
• Good knowledge of Doha roads, locations, suppliers, markets, and industrial areas.
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and team members.
• Good numeracy skills for checking quantities, invoices, delivery notes, and purchase documents.
• Able to collect and deliver purchased goods safely, accurately, and on time.
• Assist the Purchasing Department with supplier collections, urgent purchases, and routine purchasing activities.
• Check delivered items against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes and report discrepancies immediately.
• Ensure purchased materials are handled, transported, and stored safely to prevent damage.
• Maintain proper documentation for all collections and deliveries.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, safe, properly maintained, and ready for daily operations.
• Follow all hotel, traffic, health & safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and courteous attitude when dealing with suppliers and team members.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Practise the “Yes I Can!” attitude and consistently support the hotel’s 5-star service standards.

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