Hospitality Purchasing Manager: Cost Savings & Suppliers

Novotel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead day-to-day procurement across the hotel, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will manage purchasing needs and supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include sourcing food and beverage, operational supplies, stock monitoring, and negotiations to optimise value while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A good understanding of inventory and stock control.
• The ability to work independently while being a collaborative member of the wider hotel team.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Culinary, Housekeeping, Front Office and other departments to understand and deliver their purchasing needs.
• Source and purchase food, beverage, operational and general hotel supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory movements and purchasing requirements to ensure appropriate supply.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing and terms.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and maximise value without compromising quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Novotel Sydney Darling Square is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead day-to-day procurement across the hotel, reporting to the Financial Controller. You will manage purchasing needs and supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include sourcing food and beverage, operational supplies, stock monitoring, and negotiations to optimise value while maintaining high standards of service.