Director, Purchasing

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach will revive one of California’s best-known and beloved luxury hotels. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for world-famous stars. The historic property will reopen after a significant restoration, creating 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a blissful two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; live jazz club; and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.

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Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee, lead and manage the overall operations of Purchasing, Receiving, and Storeroom.
• Motivate, lead, train, coach, and manage all aspects of team members’ performance
• Ensure that the department works closely with the Executive Chef and the Director of Food and Beverage to purchase the highest quality product while constantly searching for the lowest price
• Assist the leadership team in obtaining competitive price quotations and confirm purchase availabilities
• Negotiate food prices, place required daily food orders and ensure prompt delivery
• Ensure all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased
• Ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with the Company’s purchasing and receiving procedures
• Champion the purchasing software (Birchstreet) and assist operations leaders with training on the platform.
• Generate purchase orders on approval requisitions and obtain necessary authorization
• Prepare and maintain departmental annual budgets and complete financial reporting on a timely basis as required, including month-end process and accruals
• Coordinate and participate in the inventory process to ensure that there are sufficient expendable operating supplies within the Hotel
• Coordinate regular inventories with storeroom personnel and department heads
• Coordinate capital project purchases with corporate purchasing and outside contractors
• Conduct regular quality control audits to ensure staff are performing their duties according to standard guidelines

• Conduct food supplier premise checks with the Chef before registering the supplier as a vendor to ensure supplier compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards
• Conduct surprise audit of receiving and storage areas from time to time to ensure that Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are adhered to
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Gather and analyze data, study sales and inventory records, identify suppliers, and stay on top of factors affecting supply and demand to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials
• Identify and interview potential suppliers to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms, and make decisions to ensure that needed supplies arrive in time and at the right price
• Administer bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established limits for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance
• Responsible for the procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment and services
• Assist Finance department in establishing purchasing policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with the company policies and needs
• Ensure that the procurement process is operating in an effective manner to ensure the optimum benefit to the company properties as it relates to the bidding process, terms of contract and negotiations with vendors while maintaining compliance with state regulations
• Responsible for the auditing of blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions
• Responsible for scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business demands to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction during all business hours
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Resolve vendor grievances and claims
• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Prepare detailed induction/onboarding programs for new employees
• Assist with researching invoices discrepancies as required
• Establish and ensure par stocks on all inventoried items are maintained
• Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with all supporting departments
• Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized
• Schedule and manage staff to support production and labor cost goals
• Prepare and post weekly schedules
• Perform any other duties, tasks, and assignments as assigned

• College Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of Purchasing leadership experience for a hotel and F&B, preferably in a luxury or lifestyle brand hotel
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Great communication skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• A proficient understanding of Purchasing systems such as Birchstreet

• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, and problem-solving abilities are required
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a demanding fast paced environment
• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Proven ability to focus attention on customer needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to work extended hours, including weekends and/or public holidays is required

• Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation, a natural at leading and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to combine analytical and methodical thinking.

What is in it for you:

• Salary Range: USD $85,000 - $95,000
• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

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