What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Sunseeker Florida, Inc.?
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor is searching for a Purchasing Manager to join our Procurement team!
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for negotiating and purchasing goods and services for the Food & Beverage departments. This role will support the Director of Procurement and will also provide leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced, sophisticated environment in order to promote a culture of excellence.
All duties are performed in accordance with department and property policies, practices and procedures.
Job Duties
- Perform Requests for Proposal (RFP) and quotes (RFQ), negotiate prices, analyzes bids and prepared supporting documentation, recommendations and justification
- Maximize profits through high quality, costs effective purchases
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and maintain records for audits
- Assist MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Buyer to set and adjust food and beverage specifications and PARs, disposables, chemicals, equipment and supplies.
- Negotiate bids and prepare procurement contracts and stocking agreements for review
- Maintain strong partnerships with vendors
- Complete reports and analyze and compile information to facilitate improved practices
- Evaluate market conditions and recommend new products and suppliers to enhance and increase profitability, which may include attending events and exhibitions
- Maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts
- Consult, advise and guide buyers on practices, processes and standards
- Ensures all orders are placed on time in accordance with the Vendor Order Delivery Schedule
- Have fiscal responsibility for both the property as well as the departments by consistently looking for ways to refine the business without compromising guest satisfaction
- Accountable for delivering consistent extraordinary customer service to all internal customers throughout the property that meets and exceeds guest satisfaction.
- Contributes to a positive work environment by fostering, engaging and promoting exchange of ideas that improves work flow or saves cost
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating new programs, new services and new ideas
- Manage departmental expenditures within scope
- Bring forward ideas for new and refurbished services, practices or processes.
- Proactively seek internal customer feedback and liaise with other departments when opportunities present themselves ensuring a seamless and elevated guest experience.
- Manage internal customers’ requests and own all complaints; resolve issues immediately and follow up to ensure the guest’s satisfaction
- Develop collaborative relationships and synergy with all support departments such as Convention Sales & Services, Facilities, Security, Front Services, Front Office, F&B, Golf Course and Executive Offices
- Perform other functions as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Sunseeker Resorts performs criminal background checks on all candidates. Candidates will need to be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Sunseeker Resorts uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. For more details on E-Verify visit e-verify.gov. Pre-employment drug screenings are required for this position as a condition of employment.
- Bachelor’s Degree is Hospitality Management, Sales, or related field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience/knowledge in food and beverage procurement
- Minimum of five (5) years of vendor/relationship management
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience
- Previous experience in purchasing/procurement for a large hotel/resort required
- Purchasing Certification preferred
Other Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must be flexible for work outside of normal business hours as required
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Email, Word and Excel.
- Experience with purchasing systems
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to function well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines.
- Must possess mature personal discretion, sound judgment and give clear direction.
- Strong leadership abilities, sound judgment, superior problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical skills with particular attention to quality and detail
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts and aspects.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms
Sunseeker Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a diverse workplace environment. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
For more information, see www.sunseekerresorts.com
