Purchasing Manager

MISSION POINT RESORT • Mackinac Island, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Mission Point Resort, every exceptional guest experience—from elevated dining to seamless resort operations—starts with having the right products, ingredients, and supplies in place. As Mackinac Island’s only full-service, casually elegant resort, we are seeking an experienced and organized Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations and ensure our culinary, lodging, and event teams have what they need to deliver excellence. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all ordering, receiving, inventory management, and vendor relations across the resort. This role ensures high-quality products are sourced at competitive prices while maintaining strong supplier partnerships and consistent stock levels. Key responsibilities include managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, coordinating deliveries to the island, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with department leaders-especially the culinary and banquets teams-to meet operational needs. This position is ideal for a logistics-minded professional who thrives on organization, accuracy, and problem-solving in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (hospitality, resort, or food service purchasing strongly preferred)
• Education/Training: Degree or coursework in supply chain, business, hospitality, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of purchasing systems, inventory control, cost analysis, and vendor management
• Professional Traits: Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 40+ lbs, inspect deliveries, and navigate storage areas
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with department leaders and external vendors
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot shortages, delays, and logistical challenges—especially important for island operations
• Location Requirement: Must be able to live and work on Mackinac Island during the operating season

Nice To Haves

• hospitality, resort, or food service purchasing strongly preferred
• Degree or coursework in supply chain, business, hospitality, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• overseeing all ordering
• receiving
• inventory management
• vendor relations across the resort
• managing purchase orders
• monitoring inventory
• coordinating deliveries to the island
• maintaining accurate records
• working closely with department leaders-especially the culinary and banquets teams-to meet operational needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, including eligibility for employer contributions under SECURE Act 2.0
• Seasonal housing and meals
• Employee perks and resort discounts
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a dynamic hospitality environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees