Hotel Purchasing Manager: Cost Control & Suppliers

Accor; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ambassador discounts

Complimentary hotel stay

Secure parking

Direct access to Central station

Complimentary meals

Laundered uniforms

Job summary

Sofitel Brisbane Central, part of Accor, in Brisbane CBD, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, inventory management and supplier relations in support of hotel operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will drive cost control, ensure policy compliance and promote sustainable purchasing while delivering exceptional value for guests and stakeholders. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with scope to lead improvements in F&B and general supplies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement management role in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management and cost control.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical skills and capability to deliver clear reporting.
• Experience with inventory and purchasing software, strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Commitment to ethical purchasing, compliance and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation and ordering.
• Manage receiving, storage, distribution and stock control of goods and services.
• Ensure value, pricing, quality and compliance with hotel purchasing policies.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate favourable terms and service agreements.
• Monitor expenditure with regular reporting to improve financial performance.
• Coordinate procurement of non-inventory items and capital expenditure as required.
• Work with Executive Chef and F&B leadership to support menus and events.
• Promote sustainable purchasing practices and responsible supplier engagement.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Cost control

Inventory management

Data analysis

Supplier relationships

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Ethical purchasing

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

Sofitel Brisbane Central, part of Accor, in Brisbane CBD, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing, inventory management and supplier relations in support of hotel operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will drive cost control, ensure policy compliance and promote sustainable purchasing while delivering exceptional value for guests and stakeholders. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with scope to lead improvements in F&B and general supplies.