Purchasing manager

Job ID: 162169 Department: Finance / Procurement Venue: Exhibition World Bahrain About The Role ASM Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do. At ASM Global, we love events; it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us. This role will involve managing the overall purchasing process for the Exhibition World Bahrain and ensuring the purchase of goods and services is competitive and within budget. About You Every day our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. You will have a shared values and people-centric mindset and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you. You will be a person with excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. You should also be highly organized, adaptable and able to lead a team while managing multiple tasks. About The Venue Inaugurated in November 2022 and owned by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is the World's Leading New Exhibition and Convention for 2023, the Middle East's Leading Large-Scale Wedding Venue 2024 and the newest MICE venue in the Middle East. The venue offers a wide range and variety of leasable spaces for all types of events of all sizes, from large conventions and exhibitions to conferences and meetings, live entertainment performances, large weddings, galas, celebrations, corporate functions and more. In addition to 10 large Exhibition Halls, EWB's Convention Centre features a Grand Hall and an adjacent Meeting Hub of 19 meeting rooms of varying sizes. Its extensive capacity enables it to host several events and exhibitions simultaneously. The new Exhibition World Bahrain will be the largest venue of its kind in the Middle East, offering 95,000 sqm of exhibition space over 10 halls, a 4,000-seat tiered auditorium, 95 meeting rooms, Royal & VIP Majlis, supported by event organisers' offices and a 250-seat capacity restaurant. About The Company ASM Global is the world's leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management - delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to maximise the guest experience. The company's elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, and convention and exhibition centres, including Exhibition World Bahrain; Moscone Center San Francisco; ICC Sydney Australia; Olympia London; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai; RAC Arena, Perth, Australia; Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Australia; and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia. ASM Global has always had a bold vision to be a true employer of choice, a great place to work, and a company that provides long-term careers and development opportunities. Working in the venue and event industry means supporting the delivery of events across our event calendar. This means that weekend, evening, and public holiday work will be required. We have lodged this role on our own site as we are managing this project directly. No recruitment agencies please.
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