The Diplomat Beach Resort · 14 hours ago
Director of Purchasing - Diplomat Beach Resort
The Diplomat Beach Resort is a newly renovated hotel seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee all purchasing functions. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality products are purchased at competitive prices, and leading a team to uphold Hilton's standards.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using company nominated suppliers where applicable
Ensure locally nominated supplier information is kept current and adhered to
Accurately manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
Adhere to quality procedures & standards ensuring that all Hilton policies are upheld
Work with Finance to draft the annual budget for the Department
Ensure that department Team Members are informed and coached to Hilton standards
Ensure an accurate, comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders
Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance
Manage employee relations, recruiting, training and coaching Team Members as required
Lead the operation of the storerooms while upholding company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures
Compile accurate stock records, maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions
Prepare month end and ad hoc reports in an accurate and timely manner
Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Manager
Maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom
Qualification
Required
Proven purchasing background
Service focused
Solid relationship building skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of food and beverage
Ability to work with people at all levels in a union environment
Experience in planning, organizing, directing and controlling purchasing functions
Ability to manage RFP and bid process
Ability to obtain bids from vendors according to specifications
Ability to determine the best possible price for desired items
Ability to schedule deliveries and monitor quality of products received
Experience in interviewing, training, supervising, counseling, scheduling and evaluating staff
Ability to manage relationships with hotel suppliers
Ability to prepare month end and ad hoc reports
Ability to maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom
Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
Career growth and development
Recognition and rewards programs
Company
The Diplomat Beach Resort
The Diplomat Beach Resort and Conference Center, a Curio Collection by Hilton, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, is an iconic beachfront destination that pairs ocean and waterway views with exceptional facilities and high-touch service.
Funding
Current Stage
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