Location
Florida | United States
Job description
We Put the World on Vacation
At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. With a focus on vacation ownership, travel memberships, and exchange programs, we’re shaping the future of leisure travel by creating new possibilities for vacationers. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.
The Buyer role in project procurement is part of a team that enhances our resorts and provides our owners with a lifetime of memories from their vacations. The Buyer will be responsible for following standards, reviewing specifications, issuing purchase orders and maintaining communication with suppliers to ensure shipments and deliveries meet project schedules and budgets.
The Buyer will provide FF&E and OS&E procurement on renovation, facilities, and sales offices. This role will have independent projects assisting properties with replenishment and standard commodity orders. This is a key role that requires research, evaluation and sourcing of furnishings and equipment for timeshare, recreational amenities and related retained assets.
How You'll Shine:
- Build cost comparisons and preliminary pricing to analyze and review the product and services budget.
- Create and Issue all purchase orders related to each project, adhering to scope, schedule and budget; Obtain order acknowledgements to ensure accuracy of order and invoicing.
- Investigate and resolve product related issues and customer requests. Implement and communicate strategies to the appropriate parties. Act as liaison between supplier and project team; complying with all processes and procedures, while maintaining performance standards and following appropriate guidelines.
- Track and report on procurement and expediting, and ensure complete and timely delivery of ordered product and services. Assist with site logistics for goods and services in coordination with project team.
- Obtain and process invoices and proformas while reconciling deliveries of goods with payment status.
- Maintain a wide variety of project records and files (status reports, budgets, change orders, vendor proposals, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
- Contribute to new procurement policies and improvements to team processes.
What You'll Bring:
- Associates Degree or higher.
- Purchasing experience in a timeshare, hospitality or construction environment preferred.
- Demonstrates professionalism and positive attitude.
- Demonstrates strong negotiation skills.
- Must be flexible and able to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects and tasks.
- Must possess good judgment and independent decision making abilities.
- Develop and maintain effective business relationships with customers and management.
- Strong numerical/analytical skills are essential.
- Solid understanding of ethical procurement practices.
- Promotes excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
- Possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications.
- Purchasing experience in a timeshare, hospitality or construction environment requested.
- Light travel may occasionally be required. Locally and US based.
Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.
How You'll Be Rewarded:
We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:
Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and accident coverage
- Disability
- Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
- 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
- Legal and identify theft plan
- Voluntary income protection benefits
- Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
- Employee Assistance Program
Where Memories Start with You
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected] , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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