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Coordinate and manage the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner
Maintain the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly
Ensure all local and corporate policies, rules, internal controls and procedures and safeguards as they relate to the Purchasing Department are complied with
Lead the day-to-day functions of the Receiving Clerk and ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with Four Seasons Purchasing and Receiving Procedures
Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information
Lead, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities
Take appropriate personnel-related action (i.e. hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.) with Purchasing staff as required
Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts
Ensure Management Agreement and all other Purchasing Agreement terms and conditions are fulfilled
Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned
Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased
Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized
Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the hotel
Complete the corporate annual operating equipment and supply requirements with the corporate Purchasing Department and the appropriate hotel department heads, including quarterly review and update of annual forecasts
Coordinate purchases related to capital projects with the corporate Purchasing Department as well as outside contractors
Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures
Monitor daily costs and review a daily and month-to-date Food & Beverage Cost Report
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance
Requirements
Five years experience in hotel purchasing
Minimum two years experience as Hotel Director of Purchasing
College Education or equivalent experience
Candidates must possess valid US work authorization
What we offer
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Cigna medical and dental benefit options effective after 30 days of employment
8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay after one year of employment
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary accommodations & employee discount for stays at other Four Seasons worldwide