BHC · 1 day ago
Area Director of Purchasing
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBHC is a growing hospitality company seeking an Area Director of Purchasing to lead and standardize purchasing operations across their portfolio. This role involves defining purchasing processes, managing vendor negotiations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while mentoring property-level Directors of Purchasing.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Define, document, and implement purchasing processes that are scalable across the portfolio and adaptable to future growth
Establish standardized purchasing policies, approval workflows, and compliance requirements in alignment with Accounting
Ensure purchasing processes support timely and accurate financial close and reporting deadlines
Directly supervise and mentor property-level Directors of Purchasing
Provide clear expectations, performance feedback, and professional development
Promote a service-oriented purchasing culture that supports property operations while maintaining strong financial controls
Own portfolio-wide vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract management
Develop preferred vendor programs that balance cost efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness
Maintain strong vendor relationships and address service, pricing, or compliance issues proactively
Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
Partner closely with Controllers and Accounting teams to support audit requirements and financial reporting accuracy
Monitor purchasing activity to ensure compliance with budgetary and approval requirements
Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting
Support property leaders by ensuring purchasing processes are efficient, responsive, and operationally practical
Resolve escalated purchasing issues and support business continuity across properties
Ensure effective and consistent use of purchasing and inventory systems across the portfolio
Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to purchasing efficiency, compliance, and service levels
Support onboarding of new properties and entities into standardized purchasing systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience in hospitality or multi-unit environments
Demonstrated experience leading purchasing teams and standardizing processes across multiple entities
Strong contract negotiation and vendor management expertise
Solid understanding of accounting controls, financial close requirements, and compliance standards
Experience working closely with Controllers and Accounting leadership
Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems (e.g., Adaco, BirchStreet, Coupa, Oracle, or similar)
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Company
BHC
Founded in 2021, BHC is a Charleston, SC-based luxury urban resort destination whose sole purpose is to create meaningful ways for people to connect and share extraordinary experiences.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mary Shields
Chief Financial Officer, Beemok Hospitality Collection
Mark Fox
Chief Information Officer (Consultant)
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