Hotel Queen Mary - Director Purchasing-Hotel

About the role

Step into the spotlight as our Director of Purchasing for hotels! Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero ensuring the hotel is always stocked, on-budget, and running like clockwork.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Procurement Prodigy: Continuously improving purchasing processes, hunting for smart deals, and keeping costs lean—all with a touch of magic!
• SOP & Budget Boss: Refine and enforce purchasing procedures while tracking KPIs, managing budgets, and closing the books without surprises.
• Inventor & Contract Maestro: Keep inventory just right and review orders/contracts with eagle-eyed accuracy.
• Team Captain & Vendor Ally: Lead, mentor, and train the squad while building strong supplier relationships for quality and value.
• Market Maven & Confidentiality Champ: Stay ahead with industry insights and always protect sensitive info.
• Reporting Rockstar: Deliver clear, helpful reports—and jump in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field required; minimum 5 years of hotel or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing purchasing teams with proven results.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills; able to meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities in diverse, multicultural settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

WELCOME TO THE QUEEN MARY! Once a world-class ocean liner, the Queen Mary Hotel offers guests unique accommodations and a wide array of attractions that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

• UNIQUE LONG BEACH HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
• Whether it’s the authentic polished wood paneling, the original 1930s artwork, the Art Deco style or the operable porthole(s), there’s no question that the Queen Mary Hotel is unlike any other Southern California hotel.
• EACH STATEROOM IS UNIQUE WITH ITS OWN PERSONALITY AND OFFERS A REAL GLIMPSE INTO WHAT TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL WAS LIKE DURING THE 30’s, 40’s AND 50’s.
• WITH AN IMPRESSIVE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE, THE QUEEN MARY HOTEL IS MORE THAN A PLACE TO REST ONE’S HEAD – IT’S AN ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.

The Queen Mary Experience

• HISTORIC TOURS
• PARANORMAL ATTRACTIONS
• SHOPS
• SPA
• VARIOUS EVENTS

About Evolution Hospitality

As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America.

• At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field.
• Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package.