Director of Purchasing
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Director of Purchasing

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Director of Purchasing

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The Director of Purchasing manages and coordinates the operations of the purchasing department ensuring all departments have adequate supplies.

*There is a $1000 Signing Bonus! $500 upon hire and $500 at your 90 days! *

Summary:

  • Coordinate and manage the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner.
  • Maintain the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly.
  • Ensure all local and corporate policies, rules, internal controls and procedures and safeguards as they relate to the Purchasing Department are complied with.
  • Supervise the day-to-day functions of the Receiving Clerk and ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with Four Seasons Purchasing and Receiving Procedures.


Experience:

  • Five years experience in hotel purchasing
  • Minimum two years experience as Hotel Director of Purchasing
  • College Education or equivalent experience


Key Activities:

  • Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office to promote effective purchasing.
  • Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information.
  • Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Take appropriate personnel-related action (i.e. hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.) with Purchasing staff as required.
  • Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts.
  • Ensure Management Agreement and all other Purchasing Agreement terms and conditions are fulfilled.
  • Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned.
  • Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
  • Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized.
  • Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the hotel.
  • Complete the corporate annual operating equipment and supply requirements with the corporate Purchasing Department and the appropriate hotel department heads, including quarterly review and update of annual forecasts.
  • Coordinate purchases related to capital projects with the corporate Purchasing Department as well as outside contractors.
  • Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.
  • Familiar with hygiene standards and perform hygiene audits as required.
  • Monitor daily costs and review a daily and month-to-date Food & Beverage Cost Report.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.


Profit Functions:

  • Constantly keep abreast of new products, services and processes and consult with hotel management on feasibility of implementation.
  • Ensure that the department works closely with the Chef and the Food & Beverage Director to purchase the highest quality products while constantly searching for the most competitive price.
  • Assist the Director of Finance in preparing forecasts and budgets as required locally, by corporate office or Management Agreement.
  • Coordinate and participate as necessary in all month-end, quarterly or annual inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment and supplies.
  • Support Home Office and the hotel’s Safety Committee and Green initiatives.
  • Work closely with consultants to ensure the full benefit of their advice is realized.


Key Behavioral Competencies:

  • Proven leadership skills in a hotel environment.
  • Highest level of integrity and transparency.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams; to negotiate with vendors and influence stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution and strategic-thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
  • Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.
  • Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.
  • Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.
  • Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance.
  • Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.


Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Require a basic technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Purchasing and Food & Beverage control.  Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
  • Ability to read, write  and speak English.
  • Good knowledge of the Four Seasons internal controls, policies and procedures.


Key Functional Competencies:

  • Sound cost analysis and cost management skills.
  • Clear understanding of the purpose and reasons for internal controls.
  • Understand and be familiar with hotel quality standards and service standards.
  • Strong commitment to services.


Key Relationships:

  • Hotel General Manager
  • Hotel Planning Committee and Department Heads
  • Hotel Finance and IT Team
  • CP&P Relationship Manager
  • Area Director of Finance
  • Regional Vice President
  • Director of Internal Audit
  • Director of Purchasing of Four Seasons Hotels in the region
  • Director of Purchasing of Hotels in the city
  • Vendors and Contractors
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Building Procurement and Dock Managers in Multi-Use Properties


About the company:

Four Seasons prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy, and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees.  Our employee-centric approach will have you feeling like family in no time!

Benefits & Compensation Information Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley employees can enjoy:

  • Salary: $87,000- $100,000

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits

  • Cigna medical and dental benefit options

  • 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay

  • Fur Baby/Pet Insurance

  • Excellent Training and Development opportunities

  • Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  • Complimentary Employee Meals

  • 401k Retirement Plans



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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our People + Culture Office at jobs.napavalley@fourseasons.com .

Four Seasons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website:  Know Your Rights.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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