Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all purchasing activities and processes. This includes identifying and selecting suitable suppliers based on reliability, quality, and cost-efficiency, processing purchase orders, and verifying delivered items. The role involves managing inventory needs, coordinating with internal teams, and negotiating contracts. The manager will also supervise the Receiving Clerk and ensure all purchases align with the property's budget and business requirements.

Must Have

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar position
• Lead and direct the work of the Receiving Clerk including hiring, training and supervising
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies as well as manage inventory needs
• Coordinate and partner with internal teams regarding their supply and equipment needs
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Report and review menu matrix and F&B cogs with Executive Team
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
• Prepare and process purchase orders
• Schedule and verifying purchase deliveries

Good to Have

• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager will manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, identify suppliers, research goods and services, process purchase orders, verify delivered items and supervise staff. This individual will also ensure that all purchases are made in accordance with the property budget and business needs.

• Lead and direct the work of the Receiving Clerk including hiring, training and supervising
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies as well as manage inventory needs
• Coordinate and partner with internal teams regarding their supply and equipment needs
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Report and review menu matrix and F&B cogs with Executive Team
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
• Prepare and process purchase orders
• Schedule and verifying purchase deliveries

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar position
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing
• Proficiency in computers and information technology
• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field preferred

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, 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, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

Bowie House LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Bowie House LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bowie House LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.