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Director of Procurement - Multi-Hotel ComplexLuxury & Lifestyle
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Job Description We are seeking a strategic Director of Procurement to manage and optimize the procurement activities for a set of four hotels within the same resort complex.
This role focuses on developing streamlined purchasing processes, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services across all properties.
Key Responsibilities: Centralized Procurement Strategy: Oversee and standardize procurement operations across the four hotels, ensuring uniform quality and pricing.Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable contracts that meet the specific needs of the complex.Cost Optimization: Monitor budgets and spending to achieve cost savings while maintaining high standards of service and product quality.Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement policies align with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.Inventory Control: Implement efficient inventory management systems to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels.Collaboration: Work closely with hotel management teams to anticipate operational needs and deliver timely procurement solutions.Qualifications Requirements: Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry.Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to manage procurement for multiple entities within a single location.Expertise in cost control, vendor relations, and contract management.Challenges the status quo: Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.Strategic & Organizationally Aware: Clearly understands all upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.Demonstrating strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
)Knowledge of the Avendra system is a plus.Additional Preferences: MBARetail, Hospitality, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) or Consulting industry experiencePMP (Project Management Professional) or SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designationsVISA REQUIREMENTS: Must already be legally entitled to work in Mexico to be considered for the position.
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