Purchasing Manager

Job description

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, and our Team Members get to work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

 

What will I be doing?

As a Purchasing Manager you are responsible for the purchase of goods and materials required by the hotel and for ensuring that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. In order to be successful in this role you must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

 

·        Develop and analyse strategic plan in relation to purchasing, stock control and distribution for the hotel, with a focus on maximising efficiencies and minimising wastage

·        Plan and manage stock rotation and distribution with the hotel

·        Identify areas for cost savings

·        Supplier and contract management, including liasing with suppliers and negotiating contracts

·        Train and develop the Purchasing Team

·        Maintain the hotel’s green policy by purchase of environmentally sound products and minimisation of wastage where possible

·        Ensure that stock levels are maintained at the correct amount for the smooth functionality of the hotel operation

·  Ensures that the loading bay area, dry stores, storage chiller and freezers, beverages stores and Non-Food Stores are clean, safe and without any hazards at all times
·  Manages the operation of garbage disposal and recycling
·  Handle all internal and external couriers and distributing to respective departments
·  Conduct bi-annual performance reviews
·  Review hotel contracts and update the database with finance support

 

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this application, you must hold the following skills, experience and behaviours:

 

·        Relevant diploma in Hotel Management, Finance or Accounting preferable or

·        Previous work experience within in a similar role and a similar environment

·        Minimum 3 years working experience in hotel industry in a 5 star hotel environment

·        Previous managerial experience in a cultural diverse team

·        Ability to read and deliver reports official documents

·        Strong computer skills e.g Microsoft Office

·        Ability to work individual and part of a team

·        Strong organizational skills

·        Excellent eye for detail and accuracy

·        Flexible team player

 

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member’s professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:

·        Workplace flexibility (work life balance)

·        Professional leadership development framework

·        Worldwide career opportunities

·        Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs

·        Free events and activities

·        Discounted gym membership

·        Discounted childcare

·        Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform

·        Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally

·        Participate in ongoing recognition programs

·        Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

·        Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities

·        Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

 

When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.