Purchasing Manager

Discover the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of luxury blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. The Flagship hotel boasts 590 rooms and suites, four vibrant bars and restaurants, a stunning, award winning outdoor infinity pool, state of the art gym overlooking the city skyline, exclusive top floor Executive Lounge and our well renowned luxurious spa.

Outstanding people make it all happen and we are committed to creating an energising, rewarding and exciting work environment. Become part of a culture that is dedicated to executing exceptional luxury experiences for our guests.

• To provide warm, welcoming service without compromise to all guests.
• To analyses, demand, supply and price as a means of striving for product knowledge.
• Manage inventory and PAR levels
• Ensure all stores are organised and kept secured, neat and tidy
• Participate in inventory stock takes in the stores and outlets at month end or when required by
  management.
• Stock take of beverage main stores and outlets.
• Stock take in general main store and outlets.
• Responsible for all purchase orders for food and beverage and general goods.
• Analysis of food costs, menu engineering, recipes costing etc. when required.
• Oversee any promotions in all outlets.
• Organise and liaise with the outlets in regards to the wine of the month.
• Conduct fruit and vegetable analysis.
• Follow up any purchasing queries and inventory analysis.
• Source any non-inventory items.
• Responsible for the replacement of inventory including price comparisons, delivery time and follow
  up.
• Update the purchasing manual through available technology.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Liaise with appropriate companies with regards to recycling ensuring efficient running.
• Support outlets in regards to any themed events.
• Maintain up to date costing for all wine lists.
• Ensure the quoted prices and supplier codes are kept up to date in the computer system.
• Provide End of Month schedule to all applicable personnel one week prior to stock take.
• Generate all reports regarding General Stores.

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations

• Industry benefits worldwide on accommodation, dining and lifestyle services.
• Access to daily discounted coffee and Ambassador dinning menu. 
• A unique training platform to enhance your skills and knowledge.

• Strong communication skills.
• 1 - 2 years of previous experience within the same or a similar role is preferred. 
• A friendly, guest-focused attitude with passion for providing exceptional and memorable moments.
• A high standard of grooming and presentation.
• Must hold your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate. 

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full Australian Working Rights and Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate are required for this role.