Vice President - Des Moines, United States - Westgate Resorts

Description

Vice President - Purchasing and Logistics

Full-time

Property: 44603-WG Central Ops Facility


ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences.

From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations.

A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there
The position of

VP of Purchasing and Logistics

will report into Senior Vice President of Development and Operationsand provide leadership, direction and motivation to the Purchasing and Logistics team regarding team member culture, procurement, sourcing, and execution of projects.

The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing all Purchasing and Logistics projects and team company-wide, with the intent to restructure and redevelop the department.

Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:
Integrity
Passion
Work Ethic
Job Responsibilities
Lead a team culture to provide exceptional service to the end user
Develop a strong internal team culture
Improve and maintain financial success
Oversee all facets of Procurement, FF&E, Sourcing, Warehouse and Logistics, including personnel, project management, contract negotiation, brand specifications, etc.
Lead all sourcing efforts, securing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and supplies to align with brand specifications
Form relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company with a focus on service, quality, and cost savings
Develop new processes and system to support the purchasing operations
Communicates department visions, develop strategic plan, implement process and training, and track results
Develop and update FF&E and OS&E brand specifications
Negotiate national agreements, including FF&E, OS&E, freight, and system contracts
Develop budget templates and maintain budgets and expenses for each project
Develop and maintain project schedules
Reviewing purchasing orders and contracts for conformance to policies and global planning
Ensure warehouse inventory is properly secured and managed
Manage all PAR level counts
Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
Train buyer on product knowledge and specifications
Resolve receiving and accounts payable issues through process improvement
Maintains a working understanding of Fusion and its involvement of departments daily business
Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures
Must represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Associate's Handbook
Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in business, finance, or hospitality management. Experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
Must have a minimum of ten (10+) years of Purchasing and/or Logistics experience
Must have a minimum of ten (5+) years in Hospitality Supply Chain Management
Must have a minimum of five (5+) years executive management level experience in purchasing and logistics
Be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
Travelrequired
Why Westgate?
Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
Paid Holidays
401K with generous company match
Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance
Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email

with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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