Director of Purchasing

Overview

This position will be on site to assist and lead the Purchasing team to achieve all financial goals and objectives and meet established service standards. Negotiate purchases of goods and/or services on behalf of the hotel, as directed. Responsible for all F&B Storeroom operations including inspecting, storing, and distributing merchandise, storeroom organization, inventory, and maintenance.

Salary: $77,968.80

There's no place like Suncadia.

A premier all-season resort, Suncadia is tucked away on the sunny slopes of the Cascade mountains and offers guests three distinctive choices in hotel, Inn and private home accommodations. With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, Suncadia features 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, thirty-six holes of golf, a luxury spa, and the 2.2 million-acre Wenatchee Washington National Forest right next door. Plus, unparalleled activities like outdoor concerts, fine dining, swimming, and more.

Why join our team?

It takes a balance of innovators, relationship builders, and risk-takers to showcase the magic of Suncadia. There's no one like you, and the individuality of our associates is central to our success. We value integrity and seek service-minded individuals who are passionate about delivering greatness. Sound like you? Join us and enjoy the benefits of being on our team.

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k (with a company match!) benefits, and more
• Perks: Enjoy free golf, discounts on resort retail and food & beverage, and more!
• A Balanced Life: Full-time team members are eligible for 2-weeks of PTO and holiday pay in their first year
• Travel is good for the soul: Experience destinations around the country with team member hotel discounts
• Growth: Opportunities for internal career growth and expansion
• Celebrate: Monthly team member gatherings, quarterly events, and the legendary Team Member Golf Tournament
• Be Part of the Magic: Trust us, seeing a first-time guest take in our Cascade views never gets old

*Some benefits may vary based on job status

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of storeroom personnel engaged in procurement, receiving and distributing of food, beverage and hotel supplies, ensuring all purchasing policies and procedures are followed
• Coordinate with other departments concerning goods needed. Ensure that quality and quantity requirements are met at the most competitive price. Inspect merchandise to ensure conformity with purchase order specifications and standards. Reject substandard goods
• Approve all purchase orders for goods received
• Schedule vendor off-loading and pickup times, ensure proper receiving, handling, storing and issuance procedures are observed to minimize risk of loss
• Conduct contract product review to ensure adherence to terms and services
• Scheduling purchasing staff
• Supervise, direct and train all purchasing staff
• Interview, hire, and discipline employees (if necessary)
• Monitor and participate in inventory processes
• Solicit vendors to stay abreast of current development and identify the availability of new products
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of purchasing and management systems to maintain, track and verify appropriate approvals, financial terms, and usage analysis
• Partner with purveyors to maximize buying power and end of year credits for the property
• Partner with department heads to managed cost of sale margins
• Create annual budget for the purchasing department
• Conduct departmental meetings
• Perform the duties of the purchasing agent, the purchasing buyer as needed
• Attend departmental meetings as required (F&B, Golf, Rooms)
• Conduct reviews with purchasing staff
• Comply with all Washington Liquor regulations
• Comply with all Suncadia policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent. College degree preferred;
• Minimum five years experience in purchasing
• Experience with Birchstreet, Craftable and FinTech preferred
• Ability to work well with others and function well in fast paced environment
• Knowledge of resort operations
• Knowledge of food, beverage, institutional supplies, furniture, fixtures and other resort equipment
• Computer literate
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Current Food Handler's permit or ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of employment
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet company driving standards
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays

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