Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is a manager responsible for overseeing the purchasing function of the hotel including storeroom management and purchasing of food, beverage, and hotel supplies, receiving, and invoice management.  This person will oversee one person and be responsible for quality control, inventory, and managing our Purchasing related systems, among many other related tasks.  This is a physical position that will involve lifting, pushing, and pulling items throughout the hotel.  Food and beverage experience is preferred as this person will need to inspect perishable items to ensure they are of good quality.

• →Manage purchasing for Food & Beverage across the property, including food, beverages, paper and disposable goods, janitorial and sanitation supplies, operational supplies, and F&B uniforms.
• →Work with chefs and department leaders to gather orders, follow order guides, and establish par levels. Monitor inventory and complete monthly counts.
• →Source and order products, monitor market pricing, and work with preferred vendors to improve total cost and rebate opportunities while protecting food quality and operational needs.
• →Coordinate substitutions and vendor approvals: obtain Chef approval for culinary substitutions, F&B Director approval for substitutions with major cost impacts, and F&B Director and Finance approval for new vendors.
• →Oversee the receiving clerk’s daily duties and receiving processes. Ensure deliveries are inspected and resolve shortages, damaged goods, returns, credit requests, and invoice discrepancies.
• →Monitor storage practices, including FIFO, cleanliness, and applicable food temperature and handling guidelines.
• →Identify cost-saving opportunities and prepare monthly reports on year-over-year costs and rebate earnings for review with Finance and Food & Beverage leadership.
• →Follow current purchasing systems and company policies; develop procedures for ordering, receiving, returns, credits, inventory counts, and emergency purchasing. Coordinate regularly with chefs, outlet leaders, Finance, and vendors, and act promptly on urgent purchases while notifying the Chef or F&B Director of significant unexpected expenses.

We're seeking a motivated, service-oriented leader who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences every day. 

• Strong communication skills, written & verbal
• Ability to walk regularly throughout the day, and the ability to lift, push, and pull moderate weight on a consistent basis
• Proficient in using a computer, Microsoft Excel, and Word with the ability to learn new systems
• Must be able to multitask, be detail-oriented, and have good organizational skills
• Must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to lead a team, including managing performance and accountability

Schedule & Pay:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with arrival each morning no later than 7:30 a.m. Must be available to work weekends as needed based on business levels, special events, and operational requirements.

• Salary: Commensurate with experience