Director of Purchasing - Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Job description

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando Resort is looking for a  Director of Purchasing to join their Leadership Team supporting the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

The Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek boasts 1009 bedrooms and suites, with 210,000 sq. ft of meeting space. The hotel boasts 7 distinct dining options including La Luce, Zeta Asia, Harvest, Beech, Myth and Muse as well as a three-acre lagoon-style pool with lazy river.

The Waldorf Astoria consists of 501 deluxe rooms and suites and has 36,500 sq. ft of meeting space including the brand-new Central Park Ballroom. Additionally, it has 4 signature Waldorf Astoria food and beverage restaurants: Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley, Oscar’s and Aquamarine, an amazing formal signature pool with lush landscaping as well as an 18-hole 7,113-yard championship Golf Course & Clubhouse Grill. 

A Director of Purchasing for Signia Atlanta plans, organizes, directs and controls all purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. Controls inventories at appropriate levels. Manages the RFP and bid process. Obtain bids from vendors according to the specifications set by the standards and/or department head. Determines the best possible price for the desired items and place orders for all food and non-food items. Schedules deliveries of items and monitor the quality of products received. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff.

·  Hire, supervise, train, coach, counsel and discipline purchasing staff to ensure smooth 
operation of all aspects of the department. 
·  Manage the RFP and bid process. Obtain bids from vendors according to the specifications 
set by the standards and/or department head. Determine the best possible price for the 
desired items and place orders for all food and non-food items. 
·  Schedule deliveries of items and monitor the quality of products received to ensure they 
meet the hotel’s established standards and operational needs as outlined by each 
department. 
·  Communicate with Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs and 
order all food and beverage products according to hotel needs and specifications. Forecast 
operational needs and schedules deliveries of all food and beverage items.
·  Ensure all regional and corporate purchasing programs, policies and procedures are met. 
Monitor appropriate levels of inventories in order to minimize waste and maximize turnover.
·  Participate in all hotel meetings including staff, Food and Beverage, and Banquet Event 
Order (BEO) meetings. 

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

·  Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
·  Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
·  Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
·  Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
·  Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
·  Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

·  Quality
·  Productivity
·  Dependability
·  Customer Focus
·  Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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