1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. FAIRMONT
  4. Procurement

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Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, Canada

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REF112493J

Purchasing & Store Supervisor (Full Time)

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


Company Description

Your Team and Working Environment

Since 1915, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has effortlessly delivered timeless luxury in the heart of Edmonton. Nestled above the river valley, the hotel’s charm and elegance have earned it recognition as one of the city’s most sought-after locations, as well as the prestigious MICHELIN Key 2025 and Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. World-class service awaits our guest’s every need. Our dedicated team is delighted to assist with a variety of personalized services to ensure guest comfort and convenience are our top priorities.  Edmonton's castle offers award-winning, locally-inspired dining, a multi-level health club facility, unforgettable meetings and events, and fairy-tale weddings.  At Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences for every occasion. With over a century of hospitality excellence and deep community connections, we continue to uphold the high standards of service that have defined the hotel for generations.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.


Job Description

Purchasing & Store Supervisor (Full Time)

The Purchasing & Store Supervisor is a critical dual-function role responsible for managing the hotel's end-to-end procurement cycle, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations. This position ensures that all food, beverage, operating equipment, dry goods, and administrative supplies are procured cost-effectively, stored safely, tracked accurately, and distributed efficiently in compliance with Accor's financial policies and standards.

What you will be doing:

  • Oversee the competitive sourcing and ordering of all food, beverage, dry goods, and administrative supplies in strict accordance with company procurement policies.
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Director Food & Beverage and Venues/Banquets managers to optimize purchase volumes, negotiate prices, and maintain appropriate quality standards.
  • Supervise the daily receipt of all goods, verifying physical shipments against purchase orders (POs) and delivery notes for correct quantity, weight, and price.
  • Maintain organized and sanitary storage of all incoming shipments, including cold chain compliance inside walk-in coolers, freezers, and dry storerooms.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and offer ongoing coaching, development plans, and constructive feedback to storeroom and receiving team.
  • Lead the execution and verification of scheduled monthly inventory counts in all major hotel storage areas using inventory management software.
  • Various other duties as assigned.

Physical Aspects of the Position: 

  • Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
  • Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
  • Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Aptitude for repetitive physical work including but not limited to: lifting heavy objects, some exceeding 100 lbs, moving heavy carts and pallets
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food & beverage products and their safe handling
  • Highly computer literate with intermediate knowledge of Windows based Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and databases
  • Familiarity with computerized purchasing and inventory control software an asset

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization document.


Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees 
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees 
  • Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide 
  • Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support  
  • Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills 
  • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
  • Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

Salary Range: $49,100 - $73,700 CAD Gross Annually

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.


By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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