About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.About the role:
The Director of Purchasing plays a pivotal role in the successful launch of our resort, leading the strategic sourcing and procurement of all goods and services. This role ensures every department is seamlessly supported with the resources needed to deliver an exceptional guest experience from day one. From building supplier partnerships to maintaining optimal inventory, the Director of Purchasing is key to keeping our operation running smoothly behind the scenes.
Target start date for this role is July/August of 2026.
What you will do:
Be part of the pre-opening team!
Ensure all local and corporate policies, rules, internal controls and procedures, and safeguards as they relate to the Purchasing Department are complied with.
Ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel-specific purchasing contracts and conduct, manage and complete competitive bids in accordance with policy and ensure bids are on file were applicable prior to execution of contracts.
Monitor the status of slow-moving stocks and ensure a Slow-Moving Stocks Report is circulated monthly to the Director of Finance and the respective Division Heads concerned.
Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly documented and accounted for, completed, and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
Establish and maintain par stocks on all inventoried items, keeping in mind that inventory levels must be kept as low as possible without compromising the efficiency of the Resort.
Coordinate purchases related to capital projects with the corporate Purchasing Department as well as outside contractors.
Conduct frequent quality control audits to ensure staff is properly trained and following established procedures.
Assist the Director of Finance and/or Assistant DOF in preparing forecasts and budgets as required locally, by the corporate office or Management Agreement.
Coordinate and participate as necessary in all month-end, quarterly or annual inventories of food, beverage, operating equipment, and supplies.
Familiar with hygiene standards and perform hygiene audits as required.
Monitor daily costs and prepare or review a daily and month-to-date Food & Beverage Cost Report.
What you bring:
Pre-opening experience, project, and stakeholder management.
Minimum two years experience as Resort Strategy Procurement Manager.
Basic knowledge of customs clearance of merchandise from abroad.
Understanding of high-end luxury Resort products.
Demonstrate adaptability to live in a remote location.
Strong research knowledge and background.
Demonstrate flexibility to travel to get the best quality of Hotel and Restaurant products.
Excellent use of the English language
What we are offering you:
Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits! Here is what we are offering you:
Lucrative salary!
Market-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
Time off plans starting on the day of hire!
An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
Complimentary and discounted hotel stays around the world!
Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
Tuition reimbursement!