Director of Purchasing

Hilton Sandestin Beach•Miramar Beach, FL

1d•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 position requires a strong eye for forecasting and budget planning, the ability to multitask, and assign team goals. The primary objective is to ensure the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands. This role involves reviewing vendor contracts and programs under the direction of the General Manager and coordinating with the culinary department to research and participate in menu development.

Requirements

Full knowledge of food, beverage, and printing products.
Knowledge of purchasing and accounting procedures.
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, determining the best possible price for desired items and placing orders of non-food items.
Schedules deliveries of items to meet operational needs.
Determines food and beverage requirements for catering menus and orders according to guaranteed attendees.
Manages regional or corporate purchasing programs and any special arrangements.
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 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 and manages the processing of Food and Beverage and Rooms Division purchase orders for payables.
Supervises purchasing staff, including interviewing prospective employees, and trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines to ensure smooth operation of the Purchasing Department.
Ensures adherence to all corporate and departmental policies and procedures, such as the requisition process.
Maintains schedules and vacation planning for the department.
Communicates engineering needs or concerns.
Performs administrative or other departmental functions as needed.