Purchasing Manager

$100,000 - $110,000/Yr

Western States Lodging & Management - South Jordan, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

South Jordan, UT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in procurement with one of South Jordan's leading companies? Western States Lodging & Management is seeking a talented full-time Purchasing Manager to join our team. If you have a passion for strategic vendor management and negotiating the best deals, all while enjoying a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $110,000 per year, then this might be the perfect supply chain opportunity for you. Our great benefits include: Medical, Dental, and a 401(k) plan, along with hotel discounts. This position is based in South Jordan and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will enjoy a regular schedule, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Your average day will involve developing and maintaining a master list of preferred vendors, suppliers, equipment, and systems. You will also be responsible for establishing and managing a rebate program with key vendors and suppliers, as well as negotiating the best pricing and terms from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to meet our financial targets. Your role will require you to analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare market analysis reports. You will keep informed of economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions. Additionally, you will review and monitor requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc., and recommend major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or unusual availability situations. You will also participate in contract negotiations and vendor selection, monitor performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments, and hire, train, and supervise purchasing department personnel. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements is also a key part of your responsibilities. At Western States Lodging & Management, we pride ourselves on providing each team member with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a master list of preferred vendors, suppliers, equipment, and systems.
• Establish and manage a rebate program with key vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate the best pricing and terms from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Prepare market analysis reports.
• Keep informed of economic, industrial, and other trends that affect markets, prices, and delivery conditions.
• Review and monitor requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, etc.
• Recommend major purchases of materials based on anticipated changes in prices or unusual availability situations.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Participate in contract negotiations and vendor selection.
• Monitor performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.
• Hire, train new staff members, and supervise and evaluate job performance of purchasing department personnel.
• Ensure purchased goods and services meet quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor spending to ensure adherence to financial targets and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide ongoing budget recommendations.
• Assist in new development oversight and recommendations.
• Oversight of hotel brand requirements (i.e. Marriott, Hilton, IHG).
• Comply with reporting requirements for various quality metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in procurement or purchasing management.
• Internal auditing experience or training is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Ability to analyze market conditions and prepare reports.
• Familiarity with budget preparation and financial monitoring.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of hotel brand requirements (i.e. Marriott, Hilton, IHG).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Hotel discounts