Director of Purchasing - The Diplomat Beach Resort, S Ocean Dr,

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 V ...

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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

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including\: 

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family  
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Go Hilton travel program\: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount 
• Debt-free education\: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including\: college degrees and professional certifications*
• Career growth and development 
• Recognition and rewards programs

#LI-LV1

The stunning, newly renovated Diplomat Beach Resort & Spa Hollywood is seeking an organized, collaborative Director of Purchasing to join the team. We are looking for someone with a proven purchasing background who is service focused, with solid relationship building and problem-solving skills. A strong knowledge of food and beverage along with the ability to work with people at all levels in a union environment will round out our ideal candidate.

The Diplomat Beach Resort & Spa Hollywood, a Curio Collection by Hilton, boasts 1,000 rooms and 200,000 square feet of space. It is ideally situated on the golden sand beaches of Hollywood, Florida, this impressive hotel offers the ideal retreat. Every day at our distinctively unique resort is memorable. Whatever your pleasure, there is plenty to do at and around our stunning beach resort. Relax in a poolside cabana by our one-of-a-kind, infinity-edge pool featuring a porthole with two waterfalls overflowing into a 240-foot lagoon pool. Play golf just a mile away on an 18-hole championship course featuring 6,800 yards on a par 72 for a challenging game or play a set on one of ten tennis courts located there. The resort's luxurious full-service spa showcases scenic ocean views. Adjacent to the spa is a two-story, 24-hour fitness center. 

A Director of Purchasing 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.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using company nominated suppliers where applicable.
• Ensure locally nominated supplier information is kept current and adhered to.
• Accurately manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers
• Adhere to quality procedures & standards ensuring that all Hilton policies are upheld.
• Work with Finance to draft the annual budget for the Department.
• Ensure that department Team Members are informed and coached to Hilton standards.
• Ensure an accurate, comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders.
• Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance.
• Manage employee relations, recruiting, training and coaching Team Members as required.
• Lead the operation of the storerooms while upholding company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures.
• Compile accurate stock records, maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions. 
• Prepare month end and ad hoc reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Manager.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom. 

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans