Director of Purchasing

Director of Purchasing

SALARY: $81000.00 - $90000 Full-Time Exempt

BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back Joint Care Program

Free Short-Term Disability (up to $2K/week) & Free Long-Term Disability (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment

Free Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary)

Paytient Healthcare Spending

401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one use on 91st day of employment about 19 days in the 1st year)

Voluntary Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel Assistance Program

OTHER BENEFITS:

Company provided iPhone

Hotel discounts at 10000 global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)

Parking: Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)

50% subsidy for public transportation expenses

Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire

Complimentary cafeteria meals

Monthly employee appreciation events

Employee Exercise Room

Community Service Events

Discounted dry cleaning services

WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL

Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet peeked behind every door and never passed up the opportunity to ask why If that sounds like you then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the why in you. If youve got authentic style a natural curiosity and a warm way with people then come live the Renaissance way. live life to DISCOVER. If youre passionate about your neighborhood always looking to explore places one wouldnt find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine explore and grow! The Renaissance isnt just a place to spend the night its a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. Were not just looking for anyone Were looking for YOU!

Where do you want your career to go Its up to you. A lifer in your discipline great we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point There is no better opportunity than this one. Striving to be a Director of Finance and Budget General Manager VP or more Well support you all the way.

ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattles pre-eminent hotel developer. The company built the Hilton Crowne Plaza Renaissance Grand Hyatt Hyatt at Olive 8 Hyatt Regency and more to come

Ownership is also the management company No red tape

The company values longevity nearly half of our team has been with us 5 years

ABOUT OUR HOTEL

4th largest hotel in Seattle with 557 rooms 28000 sq. ft of meeting space

Stable operation hotel has never been sold

Three onsite Beverage and Food outlets The Fig & The Judge Restaurant the 515 Bar & Lounge The 515 Coffee Bar

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic highly organized tech savvy Director of Purchasing to support the management and execution of purchasing food beverage and non-food items in accordance with company specifications. Duties to be performed in the interest of long and short term financial objectives and hotel needs while protecting the assets of the hotel in an innovative and effective manner.

This position reports to the Director of Finance and Budget and the primary responsibilities are listed below to include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct all food beverage and non-food item purchases in accordance with company specifications along with established purchasing policies and procedures

Evaluate prices quality service and reliability of vendors. Negotiate and ensure good working relationships with vendors while upholding high ethical standards

Receive and evaluate all goods delivered to the hotel while monitoring pricing quality quantity and reliability of vendors

Ensure timely issuing and distribution of approved requisitions

Manage delivery schedules lead times and inventories to ensure efficient operations of hotel

Research requests for all non-stock items

Daily maintenance of order guides vendor contacts requisitions purchase orders and receiving records in system (Birchstreet).

Collaborate with Accounting/Accounts Payable to verify invoices correct discrepancies and maintain price accuracy

Work with Executive Chef and other staff to minimize food costs while maintaining food quality (portion controls etc.)

Hire train and supervise purchasing staff

Ensure safe work practices are being upheld within the department

Communicate effectively between departments and general manager within area of responsibility.

Perform special projects as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree preferred but not required; High school diploma or GED equivalent; experience may be considered in lieu of education

Three (3) years of purchasing experience required (ideally in hotel or related industry but not required)

Must have a Washington State food handlers permit or the ability to obtain one prior to start date

Extremely detail oriented with ability to demonstrate multi-tasking while adhering to tight deadlines

Effective verbal/written communication organizational customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to assist with pulling and stocking orders and work in other conditions such as walk-in freezer and refrigerator in storeroom and warehouse-type environment.

This position requires one to move product/items lifting a range up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and purchasing systems (Birchstreet preferred not required)

Extensive knowledge of food and beverage and non-food item products

Possess basic math skills and have the ability to accurately understanding the logistics of billing

Flexible and able to work well independently and as part of a team

Strong knowledge of the working in the hospitality industry and in hotels a plus

Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws. Consistent with these obligations Renaissance Seattle also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices.

Washington State is an at-will state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause except as otherwise provided by law.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time as the company requires. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employers sole discretion. For inquiries regarding this specific job posting please e-mail us at .