Director Of Purchasing

Accor Hotels; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading hotel company is seeking a Director of Purchasing for the upcoming Delano Miami Beach opening. This pivotal role involves not only the management and oversight of procurement processes but also ensuring alignment with luxurious hospitality standards and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in luxury procurement and lead with strong negotiation and analytic skills, aiding in the hotel’s re-launch in 2025. The role promises a unique opportunity to shape a flagship location in a competitive hospitality landscape.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years' experience in procurement, 3 in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills essential.
• Experience in luxury/lifestyle hotels preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain the purchasing system.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts.
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial management

Communication

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Herramientas

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Director of Purchasing to join the re-opening of the famed Delano Miami Beach .

Set to open its doors in 2025, Delano Miami Beach will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept. Comprising 170 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel will preserve its iconic walk-in pool and, in addition, unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Delano Miami Beach will act as the brand’s flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality. Ennismore, in partnership with Cain International (the owners of Delano Miami Beach as well as partner in the Delano brand), are currently undertaking a significant renovation and redevelopment of the iconic Delano hotel with an aim to open its doors again ahead of the 2025 winter high season.

Job Description

What you'll do...

• Build and maintain the purchasing system
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Resolve vendor grievances and claims
• Gather and analyze data, study sales and inventory records, identify suppliers, and stay on top of factors affecting supply and demand to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials
• Identify and interview potential suppliers to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms, and make decisions to ensure that needed supplies arrive in time and at the right price
• Administer bidding process and contracts for vendor performance / compliance within established limits for the purpose of securing items and / or services within budget and in compliance
• Responsible for the procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment and services
• Achieves desired results through staff development and training programs, established methods, procedures and guidelines to maintain desired standards, and high quality service. Then, monitors results through inspection, evaluation and analysis. Makes changes if necessary to achieve end result
• AssistsFinance / Accounting departmentin establishing purchasing policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with the company policies and needs
• Ensures that the procurement process is operating in an effective manner to ensure the optimum benefit to the company properties as it relates to the bidding process, terms of contract and negotiations with vendors while maintaining compliance with state regulations
• Recommends substitutions for appropriate considerations, requests and analyzes quotes from vendors for unusual items
• Responsible for the auditing of blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions
• Purchases items and services on an advanced level
• OverseesWarehouse department to ensure procurement and receipt of items are controlled
• Ensure proper controls are in place to eliminate warehouse variance
• Supervisory responsibility for Buyers within the Purchasing Department
• Responsible for scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business demands to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction during all business hours
• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned
• You’ll supportour efforts in embedding Delano values and culture as well as Ennismore values into your team.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related field preferred
• You have minimum of 7 years' experience in procurement, with at least 3 in a leadership role within a luxury / lifestyle hotel or resort.
• You have strong negotiation, analytical, and financial management skills.
• You are proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office, experience with hotel-specific platforms a plus.
• You posses excellent communication skills, customer service and team oriented, self-starter, and professional maturity
• You have a deep understanding of luxury / lifestyle standards and guests expectations.
• You have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting constant deadlines and maintaining strong attention to details
• You have a passion for hospitality, you inspire an enthusiastic guest-centered approach.
• You are humble and kind. You think big and encourage your team to believe.
• A reputation for honesty and integrity.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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