Purchasing Manager
Bluejack National · Montgomery, TX · 1 wk ago
On-sitePurchasingFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Procurement and Sourcing
- Source F&B, OS&E, FF&E, housekeeping, engineering, and service contracts in line with specs and brand standards.
- Run competitive bids/RFQs, analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs; execute and maintain supplier contracts.
- Maintain approved vendor lists and conduct market surveys to benchmark availability and pricing.
- Purchase-to-Pay Operations
- Create and manage POs; ensure three-way match (PR/PO/invoice) and on-time deliveries.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance/DOF on budgets, forecasts, accruals, and internal controls.
- Align with Operations, Executive Chef, Engineering, Housekeeping, and Rooms on demand planning and product standards.
- Support pre-opening purchasing (if applicable): OS&E/FF&E schedules, bulk buys, phased ramp-up.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
- 3–7 years’ hotel or hospitality procurement experience; pre-opening and/or F&B buying a plus.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills; data-driven with advanced Excel/procurement software proficiency.
- Knowledge of inventory control, P2P/ERP systems, and three-way match.
- Familiarity with food safety and relevant local regulations.
- Clear communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM/CIPS) preferred.
Anticipated Schedule
- Generally Monday–Friday business hours, with flexibility required during month-end close, budgeting cycles, or special projects.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly required to stand and move around for the entirety or majority of their shift.
- May be working outside or inside and in different types of weather including excessive heat, cold temperatures, rain and sunshine.
- Regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May require the ability to drive a golf cart to transport from one area of the property to another in a safe and secure manner.