Director of Purchasing

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:

A rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18-hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.

About the role:

The Director of Purchasing manages and coordinates the operations of the purchasing department ensuring all departments have adequate supplies.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Supervise the day-to-day functions of the Receiving Clerk and ensure that all items received by the hotel are properly documented in accordance with Four Seasons Purchasing and Receiving Procedures.
• Assist Accounts Payable Clerk in researching any discrepancies on invoices.
• Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean, and properly organized.
• 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.
• As a Department Leader you will motivate and develop a team, leading by example at all times, and instill a culture of continuous learning and improvement among your staff.
• You actively participate in Employee Relations activities and programs
• You are actively involved in identifying and assessing the needs of your team and investing in their career development through effective coaching, training, and by instilling company values.
• When dealing with guests and internal customers you live by the Golden Rule.
• You demonstrate high standard awareness, by setting an example for standards execution, standards testing, and implementing action plans to achieve established product and service goals.
• You will use your unique personality and service style to fulfill the Four Seasons Brand and Resort standards creating a special and memorable experience!

What you bring:

• 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 offer:
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!

Schedule & Hours:

Ability to work any scheduled days of the week and times of the day may vary based on business need, including holidays.

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Visa Requirements

US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf