Junior Interior Designer & Group Purchasing Coordinator

SUMMARY:
To support Dream Hotels & Resorts in the development and implementation of interior design projects

POSITION INFO:

DHR VALUES

Dream Hotels & Resorts lives by its 8 core values. Our team is dedicated to being reliable and accountable, fostering empathy, prioritising sustainability, and acting with humanity, trust, dynamism, excellence and joy. These values guide our day-to-day decisions and operational requirements.

Job Overview:

To support Dream Hotels & Resorts in the development and implementation of interior design projects, while assisting with centralised purchasing, supplier negotiations, procurement agreements and purchasing controls across the Group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and lodges.

The position combines creative design capabilities with commercial procurement responsibilities to achieve consistent design standards, competitive supplier pricing, favourable contractual terms, operational efficiencies and value for money.

The successful candidate will be involved in supplier sourcing, price negotiations, contract administration, purchasing analysis, procurement compliance and implementation of Group purchasing agreements.

Position level: Junior / Graduate / Internship

Key Responsibilities:

A. Interior Design & Refurbishment Support

• Develop interior design concepts, mood boards, colour schemes and furniture layouts.
• Assist with design projects across guest rooms, restaurants, public areas, conference facilities, spas and lodges.
• Prepare drawings, presentations, material selections and basic 3D visualisations.
• Source and specify furniture, fittings, equipment, fabrics and finishes.
• Coordinate refurbishment projects with suppliers, contractors and Property Custodians.
• Ensure designs meet Group brand standards, budget requirements, durability expectations and operational needs.
• Assist with furniture refurbishment programmes and asset replacement planning.

B. Group-Wide Purchasing & Procurement

• Support centralised purchasing across all properties and operational departments.
• Source suppliers for furniture, fittings, equipment, food and beverage products, housekeeping supplies, linen, guest amenities, maintenance materials, uniforms, operational consumables and services.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate purchasing volumes across properties for improved pricing and commercial terms.
• Conduct supplier market research and obtain competitive quotations.
• Prepare detailed supplier comparisons covering pricing, quality, service levels, delivery charges, payment terms and contractual conditions.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining preferred supplier agreements and approved supplier lists.
• Monitor purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate requirements between Group Operations, Property Custodians, Finance and suppliers.
• Assist with purchasing budgets, cost comparisons and procurement reporting.
• Support consistent purchasing standards and specifications throughout the Group.

C. Supplier Negotiations & Contract Management

• Assist with negotiating Group-wide pricing, volume discounts, rebates, delivery arrangements and payment terms.
• Support negotiation of supplier contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Obtain and compare contractual proposals from potential suppliers.
• Assist with annual supply agreements and fixed-price arrangements where commercially beneficial.
• Coordinate contract renewals and renegotiations before expiry.
• Maintain a central supplier contract register with commencement dates, expiry dates, renewal terms and responsible persons.
• Review commercial terms including pricing, annual escalations, cancellation provisions, minimum order quantities, delivery obligations and service commitments.
• Identify contractual risks and escalate unfavourable conditions to Group leadership.
• Liaise with Finance and authorised management on payment terms, credit facilities and supplier accounts.
• Assist with supplier disputes involving pricing, service delivery, product quality and contractual commitments.
• Monitor compliance with negotiated Group agreements.
• Ensure authorised management reviews and approves contracts before signature.
• Maintain accurate records of negotiations, amendments and agreed commercial terms.

D. Group Supplier Relationship Management

• Maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective Group suppliers.
• Assist with supplier performance evaluations against agreed standards.
• Monitor reliability, quality, pricing competitiveness and delivery performance.
• Coordinate supplier meetings, product demonstrations and presentations.
• Identify alternative suppliers when existing arrangements are no longer competitive.
• Support supplier performance scorecards.
• Assist with supplier complaints and corrective actions.
• Communicate and implement Group-negotiated benefits across relevant properties.

E. Procurement Governance & Financial Controls

• Support Group purchasing policies, approval processes and delegated authority limits.
• Assist properties to purchase from approved suppliers where Group agree