Assistant Purchasing Manager

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Purchasing team as our Assistant Purchasing Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and collaborate with the Receiving and Storeroom teams to ensure all incoming goods are properly documented, dated, priced, and rotated in accordance with Four Seasons standards, while supporting the timely and accurate fulfillment of requisitions to meet operational needs across the hotel.
• Ensure full compliance with all local and corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls within the Purchasing function while verifying that all purchase requests are accurately documented, properly approved, and completed prior to the creation of purchase orders and procurement of goods.
• Contribute to month-end, quarterly, and annual inventory processes for food, beverage, and operating equipment, while ensuring all incoming goods are accurately issued, stored, priced, and rotated.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing par standards with on-hand quantities to support the hotel’s operational needs with precision and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, particularly Accounts Payable, to proactively identify and resolve billing and invoice discrepancies, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to financial standards.

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 2-4 years of Purchasing experience- Hotel experience is preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis and management, with the ability to identify efficiencies and support sound financial decision-making
• Strong knowledge of hotel quality and service standards, with a commitment to upholding brand excellence in every interaction
• A genuine passion for service, consistently delivering thoughtful, professional, and guest-focused support
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

What To Expect:

• Work a flexible schedule that will include mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Work in a team-oriented environment requiring strong communication skills with key Stakeholders, leaders and vendors
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where technology and hotel systems are regularly used in daily operations

Pay

Comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental and vision coverage and a company-match 401k plan

Schedule

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