Purchasing Manager

Company Description

Located in the heart of Brisbane city, Sofitel Brisbane Central is known for its sophisticated luxury accommodation, world-class dining, and impeccable hospitality. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites offer refined French luxury, and with personalised service that comes from the heart, this is Brisbane’s best accommodation experience. The hotel also features elegant and indulgent food and beverage outlets, an executive lounge, two fitness centres, a day spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.

Job Description

Thrive in an environment where care and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact. We will support you to maintain your wellbeing too, so that you can live life to the full.

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process for all hotel supplies, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of quality and cost-efficiency. This role involves strategic planning, vendor relationship management, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

A career that lets your passion shine:

• Implement and oversee inventory stocktakes for hotel stores and outlets
• Be responsible for all purchase orders for food and beverage, general goods and other items
• Analyse demand, supply and price, as a means of striving for product knowledge 
• Enforce the hotel’s established policies and procedures for purchasing
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors
• Conduct regular reviews of suppliers and address any issues.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• Discounts for ambassadors, as well as their families and friends, at Accor Hotels, worldwide
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary food in the ambassador dining room
• Laundered uniforms.

Let your passion shine, visit careers.accor.com