Hospitality Procurement Lead — End-to-End & Cost Savings

Bluejack; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluejack National is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement for F&B, OS&E, FF&E, and services. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts while ensuring quality, brand standards, and timely delivery to support guest experiences and profit margins.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Culinary teams; set KPIs for Purchasing/Receiving, enforce SOPs, and drive cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years’ hotel or hospitality procurement experience; pre-opening and/or F&B buying a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills; data-driven with advanced Excel/procurement software proficiency.
• Knowledge of inventory control, P2P/ERP systems, and three-way match.
• Familiarity with food safety and relevant local regulations.
• Clear communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM/CIPS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Sourcing: Source F&B, OS&E, FF&E, housekeeping, engineering, and service contracts in line with specs and brand standards.
• Run competitive bids/RFQs; negotiate pricing, terms, and SLAs; maintain supplier contracts.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and conduct market surveys to benchmark pricing.
• Purchase-to-Pay Operations: Create and manage POs; ensure three-way match and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners; resolve shortages, substitutions, and quality issues promptly.
• Enforce SOPs for purchasing, receiving, and emergency issuing; close open POs monthly.
• Inventory and Cost Control: Set par levels, min/max, and re-order points; monitor stock turns, expiries, and variances.
• Partner with Culinary/Outlet leaders and Cost Control to track consumption, reduce waste, and optimize specs and pack sizes.
• Deliver departmental savings targets; provide price comparisons and variance reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance/DOF on budgets, forecasts, accruals, and internal controls.
• Align with Operations, Executive Chef, Engineering, Housekeeping, and Rooms on demand planning and product standards.
• Support pre-opening purchasing (if applicable): OS&E/FF&E schedules, bulk buys, phased ramp-up.
• Compliance and Quality: Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP/WHMIS (as applicable), brand standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and confidentiality per company policy.
• Team and Process Improvement: Lead, coach, and schedule Purchasing/Receiving team members; set KPIs and review performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, cycle times, and cost-to-serve.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Excel / procurement software

Inventory control

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Professional certifications (CPSM/CIPS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Bluejack National is seeking a Purchasing Manager to own end-to-end procurement for F&B, OS&E, FF&E, and services. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts while ensuring quality, brand standards, and timely delivery to support guest experiences and profit margins.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Culinary teams; set KPIs for Purchasing/Receiving, enforce SOPs, and drive cost reduction.