Purchasing Manager

Hyatt Taleo; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead resort-wide procurement operations. You will oversee sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control in alignment with brand standards and budgets.

The role is hourly, overtime-eligible with a typical 45-hour week; you will be paid time and a half for overtime. The annual compensation ranges from $75K–$95K, with an hourly range of $30.50–$38.00 depending on schedule and experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years purchasing experience in hospitality or resort environments.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and supplier management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office; BirchStreet experience a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing activities for the resort across departments (F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering, Spa).
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt procurement policies and local regulations.
• Develop relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Process invoices and create purchase orders aligned with budget.
• Implement internal controls to prevent waste and fraud.
• Audit purchasing activities and supplier contracts regularly.
• Support budget planning and monthly reporting with Finance.
• Identify process improvements and sustainability opportunities.
• Lead a small team or collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

MS Office

Tools

BirchStreet

Job description

Purchasing Manager | IND004725

Description

Located in the heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley, The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is a premier luxury resort known for world-class accommodations, championship golf, acclaimed dining, and rejuvenating spa experiences. We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead resort-wide procurement operations. This role is responsible for managing sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control in alignment with brand standards and budget goals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and brings strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the hospitality supply chain.

This is an hourly, overtime‑eligible manager position with a typical 45‑hour workweek. You will be paid time and one‑half for any hours worked beyond eight in a day and/or 40 in a workweek.

The annual compensation range for this position is $75K–$95K. Based on the 45‑hour schedule (including applicable overtime rules), the hourly range is $30.50–$38.00.

This is the pay rate that Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on factors such as experience and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all purchasing activities for the resort, including sourcing, ordering, and inventory management of goods and services across all departments (e.g., Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Spa).
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt’s corporate procurement policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and consistent product quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Receive invoices from vendors and create/submit purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard against waste, fraud, and inefficiencies.
• Conduct regular audits of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to support budget planning, cost control initiatives, and monthly reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, sustainability initiatives, and vendor consolidation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage a small team or collaborate cross-functionally to ensure purchasing operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a hospitality or resort environment; luxury or full-service hotel experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and supplier/vendor management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with BirchStreet or similar procurement software is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and communicate across various departments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Primary Location

: US-CA-Indian Wells

Organization

: Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas

Pay Basis

: Hourly US Dollar (USD)

Job Level

: Department Head/Manager | Full-time

Job

: Procurement and Purchasing