Job Description
Qualifications
College education or equivalent experience
5 years of hotel purchasing experience and minimum of two years’ experience as a hotel Director of Purchasing
Require a basic technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Purchasing and Food & Beverage control
Strong negotiation skills
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location
Benefits
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
401K Retirement Plan
Responsibilities
The Director of Purchasing coordinates and manages the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner
Keeps abreast of new and alternative products in the market and consults with hotel management on products to enhance cost effectiveness and quality standards
Maintains the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly
Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities
Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information
Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts
Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned
Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased
Job description
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1+30, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.
About The Role
Four Seasons at The Surf Club
The Director of Purchasing coordinates and manages the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner. Keeps abreast of new and alternative products in the market and consults with hotel management on products to enhance cost effectiveness and quality standards. Maintains the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly.
What You Will Do
• Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
• Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information.
• Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts.
• Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
What You Bring
• College education or equivalent experience
• 5 years of hotel purchasing experience and minimum of two years’ experience as a hotel Director of Purchasing.
• Require a basic technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Purchasing and Food & Beverage control.
• Strong negotiation skills. Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• 401K Retirement Plan
Schedule & Hours
• This role is a full time, on-site role
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized
College education or equivalent experience
5 years of hotel purchasing experience and minimum of two years’ experience as a hotel Director of Purchasing
Require a basic technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Purchasing and Food & Beverage control
Strong negotiation skills
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location
Benefits
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
401K Retirement Plan
Responsibilities
The Director of Purchasing coordinates and manages the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner
Keeps abreast of new and alternative products in the market and consults with hotel management on products to enhance cost effectiveness and quality standards
Maintains the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly
Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities
Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information
Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts
Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned
Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased
Job description
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1+30, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.
About The Role
Four Seasons at The Surf Club
The Director of Purchasing coordinates and manages the overall operations of the Purchasing, Receiving and Storeroom Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner. Keeps abreast of new and alternative products in the market and consults with hotel management on products to enhance cost effectiveness and quality standards. Maintains the highest level of integrity and transparency in dealing with business partners and ensure that business is awarded fairly.
What You Will Do
• Supervise, train and motivate Purchasing Department employees to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
• Keep appropriate close contacts with business partners and constantly up to date with latest product and market information.
• Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file where applicable prior to execution of contracts.
• Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
What You Bring
• College education or equivalent experience
• 5 years of hotel purchasing experience and minimum of two years’ experience as a hotel Director of Purchasing.
• Require a basic technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Purchasing and Food & Beverage control.
• Strong negotiation skills. Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• 401K Retirement Plan
Schedule & Hours
• This role is a full time, on-site role
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director of Purchasing position is now open for candidates interested in the Hotel Jobs sector. This role in Miami Beach offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Hotel Jobs is a plus.
