Purchasing Manager
About The Position
The Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement activities for the resort, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant purchasing across multiple departments, with a primary focus on Food & Beverage operations. This role partners closely with leadership across F&B, Rooms, Engineering, Housekeeping, Events, and Finance to support a high-volume, multi-outlet resort environment. Lead purchasing for one of San Diego’s premier resort and convention destinations and influence cost strategy across a diverse, multi-concept operation. Pay Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 #towncountrySD
Requirements
- 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a large hotel, resort, or convention environment
- Strong background in Food & Beverage purchasing, including alcohol procurement
- Experience supporting multi-department operations in a fast-paced setting
- Proven negotiation and vendor management skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
- Proficiency with purchasing, inventory, and ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing for all resort departments, including Food & Beverage, Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, Banquets, Events, and Administration
- Develop and maintain standardized purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and vendor partnerships
- Forecast purchasing needs based on business volume, seasonal trends, and convention activity
- Manage procurement of all food, beverage, and alcohol inventory for restaurants, bars, banquets, and special events
- Partner with Executive Chef, Beverage Director, Outlet Leaders, and Banquet Leadership to support menu development, promotions, and events
- Analyze usage trends, par levels, and demand to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and shrink
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to alcohol purchasing, storage, and distribution
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and service providers
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and delivery terms to maximize value and service levels
- Evaluate and onboard new vendors in alignment with resort standards and operational needs
- Monitor market conditions, pricing fluctuations, and cost trends across all categories
- Prepare and analyze purchasing reports, inventory levels, and cost variance metrics
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives
- Partner closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate receiving, invoice processing, and inventory reconciliation
- Maintain purchasing and inventory systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency
- Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
