Purchasing Manager

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Vacation & PTO

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

DailyPay

Wellness tools

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a proactive Procurement/Purchasing professional in Louisville to oversee the end-to-end food and beverage purchasing cycle, including receiving, storage, and inventory control for a portfolio of premium hotels. You’ll drive accuracy in inventory, coordinate with accounting, and optimize supplier performance.

You will manage vendor contracts, forecast purchasing needs, and supervise a team to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely deliveries across properties in a

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using inventory management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of all food and beverage products.
• Maintain strong compliance with procurement programs and vendor standards.
• Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, and inventory tracking of all products delivered to the hotel.
• Conduct and supervise monthly inventories and reconcile discrepancies between physical and recorded inventory.
• Serve as the property expert for purchasing systems and platforms, including Clearsky and related tools.
• Coordinate closely with Accounting to support accurate and efficient month-end processes.
• Monitor product quality, vendor deliveries, shortages, and discrepancies, and communicate issues to leadership.
• Maintain accurate inventory rotation, labeling, and storage procedures to minimize waste and shrinkage.
• Develop purchasing forecasts and assist with budgeting and cost allocation across departments.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement contracts to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and service standards.
• Lead the safe transport and delivery of products throughout the hotel.
• Monitor slow-moving inventory and recommend solutions to improve inventory control and reduce costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Vendor communication

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Purchasing software

Job description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of all food and beverage products.
• Maintain strong compliance with procurement programs and vendor standards.
• Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, and inventory tracking of all products delivered to the hotel.
• Conduct and supervise monthly inventories and reconcile discrepancies between physical and recorded inventory.
• Serve as the property expert for purchasing systems and platforms, including Clearsky and related tools.
• Coordinate closely with Accounting to support accurate and efficient month-end processes.
• Monitor product quality, vendor deliveries, shortages, and discrepancies, and communicate issues to leadership.
• Maintain accurate inventory rotation, labeling, and storage procedures to minimize waste and shrinkage.
• Develop purchasing forecasts and assist with budgeting and cost allocation across departments.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement contracts to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and service standards.
• Lead the safe transport and delivery of products throughout the hotel.
• Monitor slow-moving inventory and recommend solutions to improve inventory control and reduce costs.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with vendors, leaders, and associates.
• Experience using inventory management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of purchasing operations, inventory control, and vendor management.
• Ability to supervise, train, and lead a team effectively.

Other information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• DailyPay option
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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