Procurement Manager

Marriott•New Orleans, LA

4h•$66,800 - $83,000

About The Position

Responsible for following established procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and paying for items, and for formulating an approved vendors list encompassing all categories. The role supports purchasing, inventory control, food and beverage cost management, accounting, property operations, profitability, guest experience, and workplace safety. It works with the Executive Chef, kitchen and restaurant management, vendors, and other departments to ensure purchasing and deliveries meet operational needs and standards.

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major, or a minimum of two years of experience in Purchasing or a related field.
Knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Ability to use computers and computer systems, including hardware and software, to enter data and process information.
Ability to use relevant information and judgment to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
Ability to communicate, lead, influence, and encourage others; demonstrate honesty and integrity; and make sound financial and business decisions.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, solve problems, and make decisions with appropriate follow-up.
Ability to manage time, organize work, present information concisely, and manage group or interpersonal conflict.

Responsibilities

Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations, and compile, calculate, audit, and verify information and data.
Assist the Executive Chef with purchasing food, beverage, and controllable items to ensure quality and profitability; order food and beverage based on business needs.
Help maintain or lower budgeted food and controllable costs, and monitor financial performance against budget and goals.
Delegate and enforce first-in, first-out inventory rotation; maintain inventory levels, dating, rotation, requisitions, and use-up practices to keep inventory low.
Maintain sanitation, safety, security, and brand standards for storeroom operations; ensure safeguards protect food and beverage assets.
Coordinate with kitchen staff, restaurant management, and vendors so delivery timing meets production needs; receive and inspect deliveries and check invoices against shipments and purchase specifications.
Use computer programs to calculate daily and period-end food and beverage costs, post invoices, update items and costs, and maintain accurate controllable logs and beverage perpetual inventory.
Complete administrative duties, including C-7s, menu costing, general office work, and period-end inventory in accordance with Food and Beverage and Accounting procedures.
Communicate price and product availability issues to the Food and Beverage Director and Executive Chef; ensure invoices are administered accurately and bookkeeping procedures are followed.
Ensure employees adhere to LSOPs and applicable sanitation, safety, legal, regulatory, and operational standards.
Demonstrate purchasing and accounting knowledge, use relevant systems and information, and stay technically current.
Lead and support purchasing operations by communicating effectively, influencing and encouraging others, demonstrating integrity, addressing discipline consistently, and ensuring timely performance reviews for supervisors and non-management employees.
Submit reports on time, document profits and losses accurately, monitor applicable taxes, and develop and achieve performance, budget, and team goals.
Provide information and guidance on accounting and budgeting policies, procedures, and efficient use of financial resources; attend relevant meetings and keep executives, peers, and subordinates informed.
Coordinate accounting projects and audits, comply with applicable federal and state laws, and balance ledgers.
Work with operations teams to develop and execute an operational strategy aligned with brand business strategy; establish sustainable work processes and systems.
Review guest feedback, satisfaction results, financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to identify improvements, assess performance, and determine cost-reduction opportunities.
Participate in property walk-throughs and building tours, assess maintenance and operational needs, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Provide excellent, proactive, and professional service to customers and guests; respond promptly to service requests and ensure team members meet hospitality requirements.
Support annual quality audits and implement property emergency, accident-prevention, safety, and recovery plans, including compliance with OSHA/MSDS requirements.
Manage time, organize work, communicate expectations clearly, resolve problems and interpersonal conflict, and make calls when necessary.