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CoralTree Hospitality · 9 hours ago

Purchasing Manager

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

CoralTree Hospitality is a premier resort and convention destination in San Diego, seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities across multiple departments with a focus on Food & Beverage operations. The role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with purchasing regulations while supporting cost strategy and operational needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead purchasing for all resort departments, including Food & Beverage, Rooms, Housekeeping, Engineering, Banquets, Events, and Administration

Develop and maintain standardized purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and vendor partnerships

Forecast purchasing needs based on business volume, seasonal trends, and convention activity

Manage procurement of all food, beverage, and alcohol inventory for restaurants, bars, banquets, and special events

Partner with Executive Chef, Beverage Director, Outlet Leaders, and Banquet Leadership to support menu development, promotions, and events

Analyze usage trends, par levels, and demand to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and shrink

Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to alcohol purchasing, storage, and distribution

Establish and maintain strong relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and service providers

Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and delivery terms to maximize value and service levels

Evaluate and onboard new vendors in alignment with resort standards and operational needs

Monitor market conditions, pricing fluctuations, and cost trends across all categories

Prepare and analyze purchasing reports, inventory levels, and cost variance metrics

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives

Partner closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate receiving, invoice processing, and inventory reconciliation

Maintain purchasing and inventory systems, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency

Support audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies

Qualification

Purchasing experienceFood & Beverage procurementVendor managementAnalytical skillsERP systems proficiencyNegotiation skillsOrganizational abilitiesCommunication abilities