Summary: This is an hourly, overtime-eligible manager position with a typical 45-hour workweek. You will be paid time and one-half for any hours worked beyond eight in a day and/or 40 in a workweek.
The annual compensation range for this position is $75K-$95K. Based on the 45-hour schedule (including applicable overtime rules), the hourly range is $30.50-$38.00.
This is the pay rate that Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on factors such as experience and education.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee all purchasing activities for the resort, including sourcing, ordering, and inventory management of goods and services across all departments (e.g., Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Spa).
- Ensure compliance with Hyatt's corporate procurement policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and consistent product quality.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Receive invoices from vendors and create/submit purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.
- Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard against waste, fraud, and inefficiencies.
- Conduct regular audits of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to support budget planning, cost control initiatives, and monthly reporting.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, sustainability initiatives, and vendor consolidation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Manage a small team or collaborate cross-functionally to ensure purchasing operations run smoothly.
Qualifications:- Minimum of 1-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a hospitality or resort environment; luxury or full-service hotel experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hotel operations and supplier/vendor management.
- Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with BirchStreet or similar procurement software is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and communicate across various departments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
