Purchasing Clerk

Plazahotelelpaso; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to manage the storeroom operations, focusing on purchasing and receiving food and beverage for the hotel according to established standards.

The role involves coordinating with F&B leadership to order, schedule deliveries, maintain inventory levels, and ensure quality; you will monitor supplier performance, follow safety guidelines, and support waste reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous purchasing experience required or equivalent training.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with F&B leadership to order products according to hotel needs and specifications.
• In consultation with F&B leaders, order and schedule deliveries of food and beverage items.
• Maintain an orderly storeroom and conduct inventories.
• Obtain bids from vendors using phone and fax per department heads' specifications.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize turnover.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to EarthView program.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/PO systems

Job description

Opportunity: Purchasing Clerk

An opportunity for a detail-oriented person to work in our storeroom, primarily responsible for the purchasing/receiving of food and beverage products for the hotel. This role must adhere to established standards and procedures.

Potential Career Path

Purchasing Clerk - Purchasing Coordinator - Purchasing Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate with F&B Director, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to order all F&B products according to hotel needs and specifications.


• In consultation with F&B leaders order and and schedule deliveries of food and beverage items.


• When necessary deliver paper products, food, and beverage to necessary departments.


• Monitor the grades and quality of products received to ensure they meet the hotel's established standards.


• Maintain an orderly storeroom and conduct inventories.


• Obtain bids from vendors, using the telephone and FAX machines, according to the specifications set by the department heads.


• Ensure appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.


• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.


• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.


• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• HighSchool diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Previous purchasing experience required or equivalent training.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule may include working some weekend days.


• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping and kneeling.

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Source: HHM Hotels