Purchasing Manager

Auberge; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Mauna Lani is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement of food, equipment, supplies, and services for the hotel. You will negotiate the best value while maintaining quality and service standards, and supervise the Storeroom staff.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Catering, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely ordering with bid analysis and market awareness to optimize costs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role, hospitality/ resort environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food & beverage items, costs, and payroll cost controls.
• Familiarity with equipment, supplies, and hospitality operations.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Storeroom operation and supervises Storeroom staff in line with hotel policy, safety, productivity and performance standards.
• Performs timely ordering and purchasing of all food items, equipment, furniture, supplies, and services; negotiates best price and obtains 2–3 bids; processes requisitions promptly; follows up on orders to ensure specs are met.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef and Catering on purchasing considering market conditions, occupancy, forecasts and dish popularity.
• Keeps price lists current by working with vendors; seeks new resources; stays updated on equipment trends; coordinates with department managers on needs and schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Storeroom supervision

Vendor relationships

Tools

Birchstreet purchasing system

Job description

Company Description

Located on the sun-drenched Kohala Coast, on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven” – is an inspiring spiritual haven, defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. A resort for the generations, with contemporary guest rooms, suites, and private residences, CanoeHouse oceanfront dining, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, and Kainalu Ocean Sports program, set the tone for transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion.

For more information: auberge.com/mauna-lani
Follow Mauna Lani on Facebook and Instagram @MaunaLaniAuberge

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $70k - $80k annually.

Join our team as Purchasing Manager and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for the procurement of food items, equipment, supplies, and services required by the hotel. This individual will be expected to negotiate the best possible cost consistent with the quality and level of services provided. He or she will oversee the supervision, training and development of the Storeroom staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the Storeroom operation. Selects, trains, schedules, supervises, counsels, and handles the administrative function of the Storeroom staff in accordance with established standards of hotel policy, safety, productivity and performance.

• Does the timely ordering and purchasing of all food items, equipment, furniture, supplies, and services. Essential to the process would be the negotiation of the best price for value. Obtains two to three bids or quotations as applicable to facilitate this process. Processes purchase requisitions on a timely basis. Follows-up on orders to ensure specifications and proper pars are met.

• Works closely with Executive Chef and Catering on the purchase of food items with consideration of prevailing market conditions, occupancy, forecasts and the popularity of certain dishes.

• Works with vendors to keep the price lists current. Actively seeks out new resources. Keeps up to date on trends and innovations in equipment. Meets with department managers to evaluate their needs and determine order schedules and deadlines.

Requirements Qualifications

• Minimum: 2 years experience in a similar position, in a related setting. Prefer previous experience in a similar role at another resort or hospitality related environment.

• Overall knowledge of food and beverage items, basic food costs and payroll cost control.

• Overall knowledge of supplies and equipment as it relates to the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Birchstreet purchasing system.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

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