Senior Purchasing Director - Hospitality & F&B Strategy

Turnberry; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnberry in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement across multiple categories for a luxury hospitality property.

The role leads the purchasing team, negotiates favorable contracts, and ensures inventory availability while driving profitability. Candidates should have extensive hospitality procurement experience and strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in purchasing supervision or management within a gaming/hospitality environment.
• At least three years of food and beverage buying experience for a Four-Diamond or greater hotel/casino property.
• Extensive knowledge of Red Rock or similar inventory purchasing systems required.
• Proficiency in English, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in a timely, cost-effective manner while upholding quality standards.
• Lead the Purchasing Team in vendor negotiations, including strategy formulation, communication, and achieving favorable outcomes.
• Monitor requisition activity to ensure prompt and accurate handling of all requests.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels and product availability to meet the company’s needs.
• Manage the workflow for buyers and receiving clerks.
• Prepare instruction and procedure manuals to support new systems and policies within the department.
• Develop, update, and enforce purchasing policies and procedures; coordinate with all departments.
• Review bids and quotations making selections and recommendations as needed.
• Prepare detailed reports on all aspects of the procurement process.
• Assist in preparing the department budget and provide detailed analysis and implementation for special projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free work environment.
• Develop, secure, and analyze requests for quotes; research and identify suitable vendors and suppliers, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, approve and issue purchase orders according to company policy and negotiated terms.
• Report and manage variances against the budget before purchasing items.
• Keep accurate records of total product costs and perform cost analysis of goods and services.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable department to ensure accurate and timely invoice payments.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve purchasing goals.
• Liaise with F&B Leaders and Warehouse personnel to ensure alignment of activities and objectives.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Inventory planning

Forecasting techniques

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Red Rock inventory system

Excel

MSQuery

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Turnberry in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Director of Purchasing to oversee strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement across multiple categories for a luxury hospitality property.

The role leads the purchasing team, negotiates favorable contracts, and ensures inventory availability while driving profitability. Candidates should have extensive hospitality procurement experience and strong leadership and analytical skills.