Director of Purchasing & Receiving

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Hobbs Brook Real Estate. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Shaping the market since 1952 the company acquires develops manages and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community. For additional information please visit . HBRE is the real estate division of FM.

Location:

This position is based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Norwood MA. The property is owned by Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC the real estate division of FM offering a dynamic hospitality environment with strong organizational support.

The Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel & Conference Center features 230 modern smoke-free guestrooms including allergy-friendly options along with complimentary Wi-Fi parking and access to the fitness center and indoor pool. With 28 meeting rooms and 40000 square feet of event space the hotel is well-suited for meetings and conferences of all sizes and the Tiffany Ballroom to cater social events. Guests can enjoy dining at One Bistro or the daily breakfast buffet at Zachariahs. Convenient Norwood location provides easy access to Boston Providence Gillette Stadium Legacy Place and nearby commuter rail and Amtrak service.

Why Join Us

Its a great opportunity to join an award-winning hotel in a collaborative supportive and high-energy environment where your contributions are valued and growth is encouraged.

Shift Hours
Full-time salaried position with a minimum of 40 hours a week.

We require open availability to align with business needs. This includes availability for days nights and weekends.

Holidays
This is a 24/7 operation so holiday coverage is required.
Christmas Day is the only exception unless an event is scheduled.
Flexibility is offered to take alternate days off when holidays are worked.

Responsibilities
The Director of Purchasing and Receiving is responsible for managing hotel purchasing and receiving functions supporting food & beverage sales control services housekeeping and front desk. They guarantee timely efficient effective and ethical purchasing and delivery of all materials and services. They supervise purchases to ensure adherence to HBRE FM and Marriott standards policies and procedures. They design and implement sourcing and procurement approaches that make good use of company resources and uncover vendor partnerships for the short and long term.

Ensure all purchase requests are researched negotiated and acquired efficiently maintaining good quality and delivered promptly.

Research new products and vendors to achieve the best offerings at the best value while ensuring timely delivery.

Lead and assist the hotel management team with departmental checkbooks and associated reconciliations per HBRE finance guidelines.

Work closely with department heads on monthly quarterly re-forecasting and annual budgeting processes.

Coordinate monthly/bi-annually and annual inventory processes and provide necessary reporting to finance and upper management.

Coordinate with HBRE Legal to manage Master Service Agreements (MSA) for vendors and outside services.

Support the Director of Food & Beverage and team in adhering to local health codes and regulations.

Lead a team of four employees in the purchasing and receiving department accountable for staffing training scheduling and performance management.

Research explore and maintain an effective purchasing and receiving inventory software platform for efficient inventory management and reporting.

Manage and oversee all departmental capital projects for the year.

5 years of experience in a full-service hotel/hospitality handling purchasing and receiving duties required

Experience managing up to 5 direct reports

Culinary experience is a plus!

Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to guide teams and support crossfunctional partners.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities stay organized and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Teams Word and Excel.

Working knowledge of financial systems and basic accounting procedures.

Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering quality experiences.

Demonstrated negotiation skills to support efficient purchasing and vendor management.

Experience creating weekly team schedules and supporting workforce planning.

Understanding of cost controls and accurate cash handling practices.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of routine job responsibilities.

Education

2-year/Associate Degree in culinary or food Service Management

The hiring range for this role is $93120 to $116400. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FMs comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance well-being programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work and time off including vacation and sick time. This position is eligible for Marriott employee discounts at participating hotels with successful completion of ongoing trainings.

Hobbs Brook Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce.

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The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FMs comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance well-being programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work and time off including vacation and sick time. This position is eligible for Marriott employee discounts at participating hotels with successful completion of ongoing trainings. The hiring range for this role is $93120 to $116400. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location individual education skills and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FMs comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance well-being programs a 401(k) and pension plan career development opportunities tuition reimbursement flexible work and time off including vacation and sick time. This position is eligible for Marriott employee discounts at participating hotels with successful completion of ongoing trainings.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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