Director Purchasing and Receiving

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion.

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• 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 $105,000 – $115,000 USD

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

Purchasing

• Oversee and participate in the procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services necessary to support the Hotel
• Lead and develop purchasing team, providing training and performance management
• Supervise all procurement activities and approve purchase orders to ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures
• Manage the receipt of all incoming products; including verifying products have the proper quality, proper weight, agreed upon quantity and appropriate temperature, as applicable
• Timely ensure the receipt and closure all POs through either direct action or administrative oversight
• Manage vendor set ups in both the back office system (Oracle GFS) and the Purchasing System (Birchstreet), to include proper vendor activation in both systems and interface
• Collaborate with departments to anticipate demand and coordinate purchasing activities, including short lead Banquet requirements to ensure sufficient stock, and coordinate orders with each department
• Attend BEO meetings for large groups or those with special requirements
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