Purchasing Coordinator

Reporting to the Regional Director, Procurement Director, the main job of the Purchasing Coordinator is to support a smooth execution of purchasing activities across the hotel that will result in the right products and services in the right places at the right time and cost as needed for the hotel. 

The position requires the capacity to work closely with multiple departments and stakeholders across the hotel and wider supply community, and to manage several detail-oriented projects at a time.  Success in this position requires a high level of organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a mastery of communication and problem-solving skills.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within PNW Region and Fairmont Hotels, including over 5000 Accor properties.
• A competitive salary, starting from $$64,800 per annum
• Complimentary work meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Be part of a world class and prestigious luxury brand hotel

What you will be doing:

• Support operational departments with sourcing and purchasing needs.
• Assist in creating purchase orders and confirmation based on departments’ specificities and needs.
• Negotiate with vendor to ensure price stability and lowest cost.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and expediting as necessary.
• Maintain promised delivery schedules.
• Apply corrective action to incorrectly supplied components.
• Maintain relation with vendors.
• Lead new vendor pre-qualification process.
• On-going training support and input for Purchasing Standard Operating Procedures
• Support for hotel based purchasing and receiving including vacation coverage, inventory management, training and development of colleagues
• On-going training and resource support for key operational programs such as BirchStreet.
• Report creation and analysis of data to ensure purchases are aligned with hotel, regional and corporate goals and policies. 

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience as an administrative coordinator or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hotel or foodservice operations – Purchasing experience is an asset
• Post-secondary degree/ diploma or equivalent work experience in hospitality, finance, procurement and/or purchasing
• Exceptional written, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and purchasing system (BirchStreet)
• Experienced and skilled in analyzing data using Excel
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

Your team and working environment:

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• Join our team and be part of an award-winning, Michelin recommended Hotel
  
  Visa Requirements:
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. 
  
  Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
  We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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