Strategic Purchasing Manager – Luxury Hospitality

Auberge Collection; Toscana; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection’s Florence property seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for a luxury resort, identifying suppliers, negotiating terms, and aligning purchases with the budget to secure value and quality across F&B and operations.

You will supervise a small team, develop strategies, manage inventory, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely deliveries while upholding the brand’s high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2years in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.
• Proficiency in computers and information technology.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the work of the Team including hiring, training and supervising.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies as well as manage inventory needs.
• Coordinate and partner with internal teams regarding their supply and equipment needs.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Report and review menu matrix and F&B cogs with Executive Team.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Schedule and verifying purchase deliveries.

Skills

Fluent in English

Job description

Auberge Collection’s Florence property seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for a luxury resort, identifying suppliers, negotiating terms, and aligning purchases with the budget to secure value and quality across F&B and operations.

You will supervise a small team, develop strategies, manage inventory, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely deliveries while upholding the brand’s high standards of service.