Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

About the Company

Marriott Internationalportfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 29 other Marriott brands. Marriott International is the worlds leading global hospitality company with more brands more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

JW Marriottis part of Marriott Internationals luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if youre happy our guests will be happy. Its as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other where youll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training development recognition and most importantly a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. Thats The JW Treatment.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Purchasing Manager to join our Finance / Purchasing team.Responsible for following established procedures in ordering receiving storing distributing and payment of items. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories. To thrive in this role we need you to be passionate about the purchasing process and the implementation and monitoring of control systems throughout the hotel.

Critical responsibilities:

Managing Work Projects Policies and Standards for Purchasing Across Departments

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.
• Compiles codes categorizes calculates tabulates audits or verifies information or data.
• Assists Executive Chef in all aspects of purchasing (e.g. Food Beverage and Controllable) to ensure quality and profitability.
• Orders all food and beverage based on business needs.
• Assists Executive Chef in maintaining/lower budgeted food/controllable costs.
• Delegates and enforces first in/first out inventory rotation for all storeroom products.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards as specified in the brand guidelines.
• Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels.
• Communicates with kitchen restaurant management and vendors to ensure timing of deliveries satisfies advanced food production needs.
• Checks invoice on goods received against shipment to ensure quantity quality weights and purchase specifications are as ordered.
• Uses existing computer programs to perform daily and period end food and beverage costs.
• Maintains inventory controls for proper levels dating rotation requisitions etc.
• Completes administrative tasks on a timely basis (e.g. C-7s menu costing general office duties).
• Completes period end inventory according to Food and Beverage and Accounting standard operation procedures.
• Calculates figures for food and beverage inventory.
• Ensures that price and product availability issues are communicated as needed to the F & B Director and Executive Chef.
• Receives and inspects all deliveries.
• Maintains an accurate controllable log and beverage perpetual
• Ensures accurate administration of all invoices and adherence to proper bookkeeping procedures.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work.
• Monitors all taxes that apply ensuring that taxes are current collected and/or accrued.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Operational knowledge of hotels is advantageous
• Previous experience in similar role or environment
• Organizational skills
• Relevant procurement experience preferably within hospitality environment
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Inventory management experience

The Benefits

Enjoy the benefits of:

• Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities
• Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• The best hotel training opportunities provided
• Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy

Important notice for candidates:

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