Hozpitality - Purchasing Manager
Location
Barcelona | Spain
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Company Description
SLS Barcelona brings a new variety of oceanside glamor, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona's vibrant 22@ neighborhood. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland - playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, with two pools, a spa, fitness center and six bars and restaurants that create lively food and entertainment within this singular location. A 750sqm auditorium and a dozen versatile meeting spaces round out the offering to form the complete destination - inviting groups, events and travelers of all types to say, "farewell to the ordinary."
Under the guidance of the Director of Facilities, the
Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of purchasing and warehouse personnel for the hotel and food and beverage outlets throughout the SLS Barcelona.
Job Description
What you'll do... - Build and maintain the purchasing system
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
- Resolve vendor grievances and claims
- Gather and analyze data, study sales and inventory records, identify suppliers, and stay on top of factors affecting supply and demand to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials
- Identify and interview potential suppliers to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms, and make decisions to ensure that needed supplies arrive in time and at the right price
- Administer bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established limits for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance
- Responsible for the procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment and services
- Achieves desired results through staff development and training programs, established methods, procedures and guidelines to maintain desired standards, and high-quality service. Then, monitors results through inspection, evaluation and analysis. Makes changes if necessary to achieve end result
- Assists Finance/Accounting department in establishing purchasing policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with the company policies and needs
- Ensures that the procurement process is operating in an effective manner to ensure the optimum benefit to the company properties as it relates to the bidding process, terms of contract and negotiations with vendors while maintaining compliance with state regulations
- Recommends substitutions for appropriate considerations, requests and analyzes quotes from vendors for unusual items
- Responsible for the auditing of blanket purchase orders and releases against blanket requisitions
- Purchases items and services on an advanced level
- Oversees Warehouse department to ensure procurement and receipt of items are controlled
- Ensure proper controls are in place to eliminate warehouse variance
- Supervisory responsibility for Buyers within the Purchasing Department
- Responsible for scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business demands to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction during all business hours
- Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned
Qualifications
What we're looking for... - College Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related field preferred.
- At least five (5) or more years of Purchasing management experience for a hotel and F&B, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
- An proficient understanding of Computer systems such as: Opera, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
- Someone who understands, celebrates and embraces the SLS brand values.
- Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.
- Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
- Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and have a high-level attention to detail.
- You combine analytical and methodical thinking with high attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
- You make people feel good - your team, guests, and colleagues alike. You make a positive impact.
- You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you're passionate about what we can achieve together.
- You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
- You learn quickly and adapt to SLS's unique culture.
- You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
- You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.
Additional Information
What's in it for you... - The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that's committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Become part of a team that's very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
- Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.
SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.
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