Purchasing Manager

NATURAL TALENT

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W Brisbane, located at 81 North Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, is hiring a Purchasing Manager.

As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for leading the hotel's procurement, receiving, inventory management, and supplier partnership strategies, ensuring our teams have the resources they need to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role plays a critical part in driving commercial performance, maintaining strong operational controls, and supporting the financial success of the hotel.

You will work closely with department leaders to manage purchasing requirements, optimise inventory levels, negotiate with suppliers, and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies across the business. Combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, you will lead the Purchasing team while maintaining the high standards expected of Marriott International and W Hotels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence behind the scenes.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead all purchasing and receiving operations across the hotel.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to maximise value and support business objectives.
• Source products and services that align with Marriott International standards and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage tender processes and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Inventory and Financial Management

• Oversee inventory control processes and maintain accurate stock levels across all departments.
• Monitor purchasing trends, inventory usage, and expenditure to support effective forecasting and budgeting.
• Lead monthly stocktakes and inventory audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, invoices, and inventory reports.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Support month-end reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

Receiving &Store Operations

• Ensure all goods are received, inspected, and processed in accordance with company standards.
• Oversee receiving and storeroom operations to maintain appropriate handling, storage, security, and inventory practices.
• Investigate inventory variances and resolve supplier discrepancies.
• Manage supplier returns, credits, and delivery issues.
• Ensure storerooms remain clean, organised, and fully compliant with operational requirements.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or similar leadership role.
• Hospitality, hotel, food and beverage, or luxury service experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and purchasing contracts.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing controls, and cost management principles.
• Proven financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make commercially sound decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and purchasing systems.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, or move throughout the hotel for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 20kg 
• Work in receiving docks, storerooms, and operational areas.
• Move safely through confined, uneven, or elevated spaces when required.
• Read and verify information accurately across a variety of formats.

BENEFITS 

• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by W Brisbane and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International.
• ‘Great places to work’ certified
• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity

Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability, illness or injury, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process, please email us at Katharine.kennedy@whotels.com