Director of Purchasing

Why Hilton Sandestin Beach?

At Hilton Sandestin Beach, we believe that exceptional service begins with an exceptional team. To deliver the best experiences for our guests, we seek out talented individuals who share our passion and vision. Our team members are the driving force behind everything we do, and their dedication is what allows us to create memorable moments for every guest. By joining Hilton Sandestin Beach, you become part of a community of leaders focused on your personal growth and long-term success.

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

To plan, organize and direct all Food and Beverage and Rooms Division purchasing functions of the Hotel.  Has a strong eye for forecasting and budget planning. Performs functions while being able to multitask and assign team goals. To ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands.  Reviews vendor contracts & programs under the direction of the General Manager.  Coordinates with culinary department to research & participate in menu development.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains bids from vendors, according to specifications.  Determines the best possible price for desired items and places orders of non-food items. Schedules deliveries of items to meet the operational needs outlined. 
• Determines food and beverage requirements for catering menus, orders according to guaranteed attendees. 
• Manages regional or corporate purchasing programs along with any special arrangements made therein.  Communicates service requests to vendors on behalf of the Food and Beverage Department.
• Works with the Food and Beverage team to develop new menus and concepts.
• Monitors the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the Hotel's established standards.  Ensures appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.
• Manages, budgets, and forecasts labor and supply accounts.  Creates purchase orders, manages processing of Food and Beverage and Rooms Division purchase orders for payables.
• Supervises purchasing staff, including interviewing prospective employees for the department.  Trains, coaches, counsels and disciplines to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the Purchasing Department.
• Ensures adherence to all corporate and departmental policies and procedures such as requisition process.

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, at the discretion of the manager based on the particular requirements of the hotel.

• Maintains schedules and vacation planning for the department.
• Communicates engineering needs or concerns.
• Performs administrative or other departmental functions, as needed.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must have full knowledge of food, beverage, and printing products.  Knowledge of purchasing & accounting procedures necessary.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) necessary to interpret reports and budgets.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language sufficient to complete forms and inventories, read billings and invoices, and communicate with co-workers and purveyors.
• Ability to apply supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct employees, coach, train and discipline, as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, preferably in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and/ or Culinary Arts.  College diploma required.

Experience:

Five years of purchasing, inventory, food & Beverage, or Culinary Arts experience at a similar volume hotel.  Two years of supervisory experience required, preferably in purchasing.

Licenses and Certificates:

Ability to obtain any government licenses or certificates. First Aid training preferred.

More about the Company:

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstance changes in the hotel (i.e.: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.