Purchasing Manager

Human Resources • Huntington Beach, CA

17h

About The Position

What You Will Accomplish
1. Manages daily operations of the warehouse to include receipt, distribution, liquidation and inventories. Ensures all operations comply with property’s polices and procedures. Responsible for planning department goals and directing team members to achieve results. Provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success.
2. Participates in the hiring process by interviewing potential team members and selecting those that best meet staffing needs. Participates in management training. Follows all Human Resources policies. Ensures staff receives any required training or attends mandatory meetings.
3. Monitors and develops team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
4. Monitors and assesses service and satisfaction trends, evaluates and addresses issues and makes improvements accordingly.
5. Manages inventory of goods and materials, Prepares loss and damage reports for these items. Ensures security of inventory. Ensures storerooms are set up properly, kept clean and appropriately stocked. Maintains proper storage and rotation to eliminate loss of product due to spoilage. Resolves vendor issues.
6. Uses corporate approved/negotiated vendors (i.e. Avendra vendors) to obtain all goods required to operate the hotel, always striving for the best quality at the lowest price. Researches new goods and/or services as needed. Obtains bids and authorizations as outlined in department policies.
7. Utilizes hotel’s computer systems (i.e. Birchstreet) to place orders and finalize all transactions. Maintains purchasing log of items received and provides information to Accounts Payable. Runs and analyzes various reports to monitor inventories, costs, budget, and use. Uses property’s systems to set up and maintain order sheets, set up specifications for all items purchased and charge departments for items purchased.
8. Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of any problems, potential safety issues, or unusual situations so prompt corrective action may be taken. Communicates with other departments to fulfill needs.
9. May be required to wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Reports potential safety issues to manager whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations.
What You Will Bring
Purchasing Manager manages all Purchasing operations. Responsible for handling/overseeing the procurement of goods and services to achieve optimum price value while maintaining superior quality to ensure outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Builds and manages teams effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Three or more years related purchasing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in related field desired.
• One year as Supervisor/Assistant Manager in similar setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the warehouse to include receipt, distribution, liquidation and inventories.
• Participates in the hiring process by interviewing potential team members and selecting those that best meet staffing needs.
• Monitors and develops team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
• Monitors and assesses service and satisfaction trends, evaluates and addresses issues and makes improvements accordingly.
• Manages inventory of goods and materials, Prepares loss and damage reports for these items.
• Uses corporate approved/negotiated vendors to obtain all goods required to operate the hotel, always striving for the best quality at the lowest price.
• Utilizes hotel’s computer systems to place orders and finalize all transactions.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of any problems, potential safety issues, or unusual situations so prompt corrective action may be taken.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED