Purchasing Manager

? Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
? Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
? Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
? Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer, including, but not limited to, accounting programs, Microsoft Word and Excel.
? Math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
? Ability to negotiate and write contracts, agreements, performance requirements.
? purchasing experience with emphasis on consolidated purchasing, including five years food and beverage purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
? Plan, prioritize, and execute purchasing strategy to maximize the leveraging opportunities presented by hotel/complex size.
? Identify opportunities to standardize and consolidate products and services for the hotel/complex, ensure implementation of standardized programs.
? Manage, lead and train staff.
? Oversee the administration and control of national commitment contracts.
? Manage supplier-partner relationships to ensure contract compliance.

Other:
? Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
? Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
? Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Starwood rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel?s facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

? Provide purchasing support to hotel operations staff as needed.

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