Accor

Purchasing Manager Full-time

Accor • $83K — $100K *
Victoria, BC V8N 6N8In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in purchasing within the food industry
  • Graduation from a Hotel Management or related degree
  • Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards
  • Familiarity with hotel equipment and supplies, especially in food and beverage
  • Experience in a unionized work environment
  • Proficiency with BirchStreet eProcurement and inventory systems
  • Basic understanding of accounting practices
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and labor control software
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee procurement for hotel operations, including materials and supplies
  • Lead and develop the Purchasing team
  • Supervise and approve procurement activities to ensure policy compliance
  • Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management
  • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships
  • Monitor inventory and ensure quality compliance upon receipt
  • Collaborate with Culinary and Finance teams to meet operational needs
  • Implement department action plans for Employee Engagement and performance improvement
  • Maintain a safe and compliant operational environment according to corporate standards.

Benefits

  • Employee benefit card for discounted rates at Accor worldwide
  • Discounted meals at local sister properties
  • Opportunity for career growth and development
  • Complimentary meals through colleague dining program
  • Dry cleaning for business attire at no charge
  • Access to comprehensive wellness programs including healthcare and counseling
  • Company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
  • Leadership mentoring programs for talent development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is in it for you:
  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
  • Discounted food & beverage offerings at our Vancouver sister properties
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Complimentary meals through our colleague dining program (taxes apply)
  • Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire
  • Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
  • Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
  • Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
  • Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience, starting at $83,200. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, relevant experience, and alignment with the role's core and advanced competencies. Candidates with deeper expertise or specialized knowledge may be placed toward the upper portion of the range

What you will be doing:
  • Oversee and participate in the procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and services required to support hotel operations.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Purchasing team.
  • Supervise procurement activities and approve purchase orders to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier management, standardization, value analysis, and adherence to corporate purchasing agreements.
  • Oversee the receipt of incoming products and monitor quality, quantity, and specification compliance.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts for materials and services through the RFP process to maximize value and mitigate risk.
  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers, including conducting supplier site inspections as required.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with the Entegra representative to ensure contracts are effectively communicated, implemented, and maintained.
  • Resolve vendor issues through effective negotiation and professional communication to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate processing and timely payment of vendor invoices.
  • Collaborate with Receiving and Accounts Payable teams to maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, and inventory records.
  • Coordinate, supervise and/or participate month-end inventory counts reconciliations and work closely with the Finance team to ensure accuracy.
  • Partner with the Culinary team to forecast requirements, communicate price changes, maintain product specifications, and ensure timely ordering and delivery of goods.
  • Maintain accurate pricing records for food, beverage, and inventory items.
  • Oversee supply storage areas and maintain a strong working knowledge of inventory management systems.
  • Manage departmental productivity and labor costs in line with established targets.
  • Support Employee Engagement objectives by developing and implementing department action plans focused on communication, coaching, mentoring, and performance improvement.
  • Ensure all company standards, product specifications, and quality expectations are consistently maintained.
  • Comply with Environmental Health Centre standards and ensure adequate and timely preparation of audit documentation.
  • Comply with all Fairmont standards, policies, and procedures to promote safe, efficient, and effective hotel operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations.


Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in purchasing, with at least 2 years in a food related industry
  • Graduate of a Hotel Management or related degree
  • Familiar with all Local, Provincial, and Federal laws and government regulations - not limited to import regulations, brokers and customs, food and liquor, Health, and employment/workplace safety.
  • General knowledge of equipment and supplies used in a hotel environment including food and beverage products
  • Experience working in a union environment
  • Experience with BirchStreet eProcurement and inventory system
  • Understanding of basic accounting practices
  • Experience with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as purchasing/accounting software, and labor control software (i.e. Watson, Dayforce)
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Frequent standing and walking
  • Occasional bending and kneeling
  • Occasionalcarrying and lifting up to 20lbs

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Welcome to Canada's Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds - where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

About Accor

Accor is a multinational hospitality company that operates in 110 countries. It was founded in 1967 and has its headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company operates over 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences under brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, and Ibis. Accor also offers a range of services to businesses and individuals, including meeting and event planning, loyalty programs, and digital solutions. In 2020, the company launched its ALLSAFE program, which includes enhanced hygiene and safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Size
214,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
* Ladders Estimates

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