Starwood Hotels · 9 hours ago
Director, Purchasing
Princeville, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$113K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expStarwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company focused on sustainability and exceptional service. They are seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee all purchasing functions, ensuring compliance with sustainable practices and optimizing product quality and cost. The role involves collaboration with various departments, vendor management, and leadership of the purchasing team.
HospitalityHotelVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Ensure that all purchasing functions promote 1 Hotels sustainable and environmentally conscious purchasing practices and minimize the hotel’s environmental footprint to include but not limited to buying from local vendors, sourcing products from businesses with a similar ethos, procuring environmentally friendly products, choosing products made from recycled materials, using minimal packaging and transporting products via the most environmentally friendly method
Act as a liaison between individuals in the hotel and supplier representatives in the procurement of goods and services required to achieve objectives of each department
Place orders for all goods and services and schedule deliveries to meet the operational needs of each department
Work closely with the Food & Beverage and Culinary leadership teams and procure all food & beverage products according to business needs and specifications with an emphasis on organic, local and seasonal products
Forecast operational needs and schedule deliveries of all food & beverage items
Determine the food and beverage requirements for all catering menus and order according to guarantee of the menus
Monitor the grade and quality of products received to ensure that they meet established standards
Obtain bids from vendors and determine the best possible price for desired items
Coordinate with Avendra Field Representative to maximize usage of Avendra vendors
Check and ensure appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ration turnover
Direct regular inventory audits
Ensure regular, ongoing communication occurs (e.g. daily rallies, divisional/departmental meetings, attendance at regular and ad hoc hotel meetings)
Stay informed of market trends and introduce new products and services to drive guest engagement, increase revenue and ensure a competitive position in the market
Identify opportunities to optimize performance and create value by challenging existing processes, encouraging innovation and driving necessary change
Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships and ensure direct reports do the same
Provide inspirational leadership to enliven the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars
Recruit and select talented leaders and team members who will enhance the 1 Hotels culture and demonstrate functional expertise; ensuring staffing levels are appropriate to meet business demands
Train department team members: plan, assign and direct work; reward and discipline team members; address complaints and resolve problems
Provide guidance and direction to subordinates through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and reviewing performance
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and inspire others; advocate sound business decisions; demonstrate honesty and integrity; lead by example
Build and maintain an organizational culture that maximizes employee engagement and attracts top talent
Qualification
Required
A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession or 2 years of experience in a comparable position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience with Birchstreet or similar Purchasing Management System
Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing and receiving, demonstrated leadership skills and proven achievements in optimizing team member engagement and financial performance
Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands
Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities
Well versed in Food & Beverage products and purchasing
Technically savvy and familiar with Purchasing operating/budgeting systems and spreadsheets
Ability to identify and solve problems
Professional and appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotels brand and culture
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation
Preferred
Experience creating, implementing and working with a sustainable purchasing policy
Prior experience in a quality luxury hotel, restaurant or catering brand; specifically in Purchasing
Knowledge of hotel structure and interaction between departments
Benefits
Incentive bonus
Company
Starwood Hotels
We’re a global team of purpose-driven, nature-inspired, service-obsessed individuals who thrive on nurturing the natural beauty of both people and the planet.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Raul Leal
Chief Executive Officer
Abhay Bakaya
Chief Development Officer
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