Director of Purchasing

Overview

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for handling and overseeing the procurement of goods and services through appropriate bidding processes to achieve optimum price value while maintaining superior quality consistent with Highgate Hotel’s established control policies and procedures. The Director of Purchasing also maintains and organizes the hotel’s storage facilities, ensures proper distribution, and assists in implementation of key controls associated with the procurement and accounting of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Keep appropriate par stock on all inventories goods. Notify Controller of any variances or deviation in par stock.
• Ensure that all purchases, requisitions, etc. have proper approvals and all orders are place and received in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food and beverage storage laws, regulations and codes.
• Oversee and assist in unloading, receiving, sorting, stocking, securing, and distributing goods.
• Manage all delivery needs with the hotel’s tenants.
• Ensure all deliveries are completed in a timely manner.
• Supervise the alleyway by insuring the 22 Point Checklist is being followed by associates and vendors.
• Participate in the inventory process (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Secure competitive bids and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Ensure inventory pricing reflects most current information.
• Review event orders and consult with appropriate management for special requirements.
• Interview, train, supervise and develop Purchasing and / or Receiving staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Track all price changes.
• Keep supervisor aware of any unusual occurrences and significant deviations from standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and prepare financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines, ,

Qualifications

Salary : $72 - $100