Procurement Buyer

Loews Hotels & Co•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their “uniquely local” community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests. Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co . operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here ; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us. What We Offer: Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more What We’re Looking For: 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.   The Procurement Buyer reports to the Procurement Manager. Who You Are: 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

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.

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 approvals.
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.