Buyer, Hotel

Responsibilities

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing supplier relationships for goods and services that support the operational needs of Margaritaville at Sea. This role leads procurement activities including vendor selection, price negotiation, contract management, and inventory planning to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions that align with company standards and business objectives.

The Buyer collaborates cross-functionally with operations, finance, logistics, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and supplier compliance. By leveraging market insights, analyzing purchasing trends, and building strong vendor partnerships, this role contributes to operational efficiency, cost savings, and the overall success and profitability of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CPPB, CSCP, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience required.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier terms.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience with inventory management, demand planning, and procurement processes preferred.
• Experience in hospitality, travel, maritime, cruise, or service-based industries is a plus.
• Experience utilizing ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems.