Purchasing Manager

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Four Seasons - Beverly Hills, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Beverly Hills, CA

Accommodation

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, plays a crucial role in enhancing employee experience and supporting the hotel's operations through exceptional purchasing knowledge and service. This position involves supervising purchasing operations, maintaining records, and ensuring timely procurement of necessary items for the hotel, all while fostering a culture of excellence and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the Purchasing operations and training of the Purchasing department employees.
• Maintain records and files of the Purchasing department.
• Process all communications related to purchase orders.
• Verify totals on requisitions and purchase orders.
• Follow all purchase orders to ensure departments receive necessary items in a timely manner.
• Ensure all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved.
• Ensure all storage areas are secure, clean, and properly organized.
• Establish and maintain par stocks on non-food and beverage items.
• Assist in the coordination of annual operating equipment and supply requirements.
• Assist in purchases related to capital projects.
• Conduct quality control audits to ensure staff follow established procedures.
• Assist in month-end and quarterly inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment, and supplies.
• Administer payroll on a daily and weekly basis.
• Price, compile, and phone in orders for supplies.
• Review all banquet prospectus sheets with the Buyer.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Maintain accurate written food specifications for price quotation and receiving.
• Supervise receiving, documenting, storage, issue procedures, ensuring product pricing, rotation, inventory levels, and storage area sanitation.
• Monitor performance of subordinates to ensure they meet job requirements.
• Handle all requests related to Purchasing information in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing or procurement within the hospitality industry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to train and supervise staff effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in inventory management and record-keeping.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of food and beverage specifications.
• Experience with capital project purchasing.
• Familiarity with hotel operations and emergency procedures.

Benefits

• Access to a robust benefit plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Recognition for excellence in work.