Director of Purchasing

Hilton Sandestin Beach•Miramar Beach, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all Food and Beverage and Rooms Division purchasing functions of the Hotel. The Director of Purchasing must have a strong eye for forecasting and budget planning, and be able to multitask and assign team goals. The primary objective is to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands. This position also reviews vendor contracts & programs under the direction of the General Manager and coordinates with the culinary department to research and participate in menu development.

Requirements

Must have full knowledge of food, beverage, and printing products.
Knowledge of purchasing & accounting procedures necessary.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) necessary to interpret reports and budgets.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language sufficient to complete forms and inventories, read billings and invoices, and communicate with co-workers and purveyors.
Ability to apply supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct employees, coach, train and discipline, as necessary.
College diploma required.
Five years of purchasing, inventory, food & Beverage, or Culinary Arts experience at a similar volume hotel.
Two years of supervisory experience required, preferably in purchasing.
Ability to obtain any government licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains bids from vendors, according to specifications.
Determines the best possible price for desired items and places orders of non-food items.
Schedules deliveries of items to meet the operational needs outlined.
Determines food and beverage requirements for catering menus, orders according to guaranteed attendees.
Manages regional or corporate purchasing programs along with any special arrangements made therein.
Communicates service requests to vendors on behalf of the Food and Beverage Department.
Works with the Food and Beverage team to develop new menus and concepts.
Monitors the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the Hotel's established standards.
Ensures appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.
Manages, budgets, and forecasts labor and supply accounts.
Creates purchase orders, manages processing of Food and Beverage and Rooms Division purchase orders for payables.
Supervises purchasing staff, including interviewing prospective employees for the department.
Trains, coaches, counsels and disciplines to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the Purchasing Department.
Ensures adherence to all corporate and departmental policies and procedures such as requisition process.
Maintains schedules and vacation planning for the department.
Communicates engineering needs or concerns.
Performs administrative or other departmental functions, as needed.