What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City?
Property Description
Get ready to join the vibrant team at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City, managed by Davidson Hospitality Group and opening in Spring 2025! Located in the dynamic heart of the U.S., our hotel blends laid-back luxury with endless entertainment. With an outdoor resort-style pool, family-friendly activities, versatile meeting and event spaces, retail locations, and Margaritaville-inspired restaurants and bars, you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Kansas City, celebrated by Travel Leisure, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times, offers a rich array of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, sports venues, and major events. Join our high-energy team and help guests enjoy everything this growing city has to offer while embracing the Margaritaville state of mind.
Apply now to be part of the Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City family and elevate your career to new heights!
Overview
Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement and supply chain management? We are seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to join our team and take charge of our purchasing operations. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth procurement of goods and services, optimizing costs, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. With your high energy, enthusiasm, and strategic mindset, you will contribute to the success of our organization by driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional value to our guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for negotiation and problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and make a significant impact in the hospitality industry.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to meet the organization's needs.
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
- Oversee the purchasing process, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
- Collaborate with various departments to determine purchasing requirements and specifications.
- Monitor inventory levels and optimize inventory management procedures.
- Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and industry trends.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and pricing agreements.
- Lead a team of purchasing professionals and provide guidance and support.
Qualifications
- Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 3 year of related experience
- Read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
Benefits
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
