Procurement Buyer

Loews Hotels•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Buyer is an integral contributor supporting all hotel properties across North America. This Team Member ensures all aspects of Purchasing are handled in a timely, professional and accurate manner. Critical responsibilities include accuracy of creation/editing of product ads, issuing and follow-up of all purchase orders for assigned properties and a high level of customer service provided to both internal customers and external suppliers.

Requirements

Ability to work in and lead a team-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.
Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.

Nice To Haves

A relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections
A continually curious forward thinker who loves to find creative solutions
A team builder with the ability to establish a strong following
Comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings

Responsibilities

Monitors purchase orders daily to ensure purchase orders meet vendor requirements and product is delivered accurately and on time.
Responsible for follow-up on all purchase orders for their respective assigned hotels including Capital, Food and Beverage and Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E).
For OS&E, Team Members are responsible for logging information related to the PO including confirmations, tracking info, ETA, proof of delivery, and proof of approval.
Responsible for purchase order discrepancy review and resolution including Returned Material Authorization processing.
Processes purchase orders in accordance with Loews audit standards and procedures.
Seeks efficiencies in processing orders within procurement.
Maintains the accuracy of the data within procurement system relating to product specifications and vendor information.
Maintains high standards of customer service to our internal and external customers regarding orders and delivery of products to hotels.
Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers for respective assigned hotels.
Accountable for achievement of metrics and targets associated with the position.