Director of Procurement

JOB SUMMARY

Director of Procurement

Functions as the property’s strategic leader for the purchasing of supplies and products used at a location. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories. Purchases and approves payment of items following the correct procedures that have been established. Approves all large-scale purchases per purchasing LSOP in place. Establishes a local procurement policy in conjunction with the Director of Finance and ensures compliance with MI procurement policies. Ensures segregation of duties are in place and respected. Liaisons with guidance team, department heads and leaders for purchasing needs. Ensures purchasing from approved vendors when approved vendor(s) are available for a product or service. Evaluates supplier performance. Reviews and understands contracts with selected suppliers. Manages bid process, vendor selection, pricing and order placement for goods and services. Ensures proper bid and sealed / closed bid process and procedures are in place per company standards and policies. Participates in and ensures integration of Marriott systems such as Hotshop/Birchstreet. Implements and enforces all control procedures for property purchasing and requisitions. Inventory portfolio covers around 4,000 various food items and 2,000 items selection of wine, liquor and beer. Must be physically fit and have the ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Knowledge of mathematical conversions required (lbs. to kilos, ounces to grams, cm to inches, etc.) working with percentage, cubic feet and have understanding of working cost controls, budgets and forecasting. Complies with any reasonable requests as directed by senior leaders.
Successful candidate must have:
• Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major
• A minimum of 2+ years experience as a Director of Purchasing/Procurement at a luxury hotel/resort is required
• Self-motivational initiative with proactive, positive mentality and willingness to change
• Ability to follow standards, policies, live up to ethic codes and have unblemished integrity
• Talent to deal / solve the problems; including over the phone communications and email correspondence. Willingness to go above and beyond to solve any problem or opportunity with quality outcome as main objective
• Detail orientated, dependable, punctual, deadline driven, have the ability to work unsupervised and complete quality work assignment on time.
• Extensive product knowledge to maintain FIFO, On-going Quality and Financial Audit compliances, Food Safety certification HACCP preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional work relationship with others

 
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

 
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

 
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.