Purchasing Manager

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, Purchasing Manager is responsible for the following but is not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee all purchasing management operations for the hotel
• Oversee the functional administration, guidance, development and control over all purchasing, receiving and storeroom related activities of the hotel
• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required finance reports and month end statements
• Maintain all company policies regarding departmental administrative standards, including, but not limited to, colleague reviews, disciplinary documentation, schedules, forecasts and intra-departmental communication
• Implement inventory controls and purchasing plans
• Prepare and analyze proposals and determine appropriate selections of suppliers based on the company standards and expectations
• Negotiate effective cost purchases for all supplies and services
• Examine and review proposed products and services to determine compliance with departmental specifications or standards, suggest substitute items when beneficial analyze market conditions
• Review vendor/contractor history
• Initiate and implement research into new products and technologieshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/purchasing-manager-in-fairmont-new-orleans-new-orleans-united-states-jid-94246