The Hilton Los Angeles Airport is looking for its next Purchasing Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate would have 2 or more years of purchasing experience within a Hotel or similar industry and the capability to lead a team to success.

A Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling all purchasing and supply management functions of the hotel to ensure that the most suitable quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands.

Our 1,234 room property is located off Interstate 405. SoFi Stadium and The Forum are three miles from us. Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica Pier are within 13 miles.

What will I be doing?

A Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling all purchasing and supply management functions of the hotel to ensure that the most suitable quality product is purchased at the best possible price while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands. Specifically, you would be responsible for the following:

• Manage daily Primary Supplier relationships and activities. Places all Primary Supplier Distribution Program orders directly with supplier via telephone, computer and facsimile machine.
• Maintains regional and corporate purchasing programs and arrangements. Ensures adherence to all corporate purchasing policies and procedures such as the requisition process.
• Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in timely manner
• Review shipments to ensure products are consistent with orders and proper grade quality
• Supervises purchasing and storeroom staff, including interviewing prospective employees for the purchasing department; training, coaching, counseling and disciplining, to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the purchasing department, such as ordering, receiving, issuing and storing.
• Monitors the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the hotel’s established standards.
• Participates in all hotel meetings inclusive of but not limited to staff, F&B and catering menu meetings.
• Personally checks and ensures appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.
• Communicates with internal customers and facilitates the ordering of operating supplies according to hotel needs and specifications. Forecasts operational needs and schedules deliveries accordingly to meet operational requirements.

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What are we looking for?

- 2 or more years of purchasing experience preferred

- Hotel Experience a plus!

- Previous supervisory/Leadership experience required

- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays based on business needs

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 (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . 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!

Hilton LAX is and Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. The Employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

The annual salary range for this role is $69,000 - $80,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Job: Supply Management, Procurement, Purchasing, and Receiving

Title: Purchasing Manager - Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AJ0H

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