Purchasing Manager

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

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas seeks a seasoned Purchasing Manager to lead resort-wide procurement operations. This role manages sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control in line with brand standards and budgets, with an emphasis on hospitality supply chain excellence.

You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a hospitality or resort environment.
• Luxury or full-service hotel experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and supplier/vendor management.

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Vendor management

Supply chain

Tools

BirchStreet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organization- Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas
Summary
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.