Purchasing Director jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Director of Purchasing with The Diplomat Beach Resort plans, organizes, directs and controls all purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. Controls inventories at appropriate levels. Manages the RFP and bid process. Obtain bids from vendors according to the specifications set by the standards and/or department head. Determines the best possible price for the desired items and place orders for all food and non-food items. Schedules deliveries of items and monitor the quality of products received. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using company nominated suppliers where applicable.
• Ensure locally nominated supplier information is kept current and adhered to.
• Accurately manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
• Adhere to quality procedures & standards ensuring that all Hilton policies are upheld.
• Work with Finance to draft the annual budget for the Department.
• Ensure that department Team Members are informed and coached to Hilton standards.
• Ensure an accurate, comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders.
• Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance.
• Manage employee relations, recruiting, training and coaching Team Members as required.
• Lead the operation of the storerooms while upholding company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures.
• Compile accurate stock records, maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions. 
• Prepare month end and ad hoc reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Manager.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom. 

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!