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Vertex Hospitality Group

Purchasing Manager

Vertex Hospitality Group, Branchburg Township, New Jersey, United States,


Summary

The

Purchasing Manager

is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies, tracking metrics, negotiating deals, and managing vendors. The Purchasing Manager will provide administrative support as a liaison between our suppliers and the Franchise Partners in the Hospitality Industry. The role involves analyzing costs, mitigating risks, and determining optimal delivery quantities and timings. The Purchasing Manager should have strong leadership capabilities, negotiation skills, and analytical abilities. They should be familiar with sourcing and vendor management, possess business sense, and be proficient in gathering and analyzing data. Additionally, they should have decision-making skills and be proficient in vendor management software.

Job Brief:

As a Purchasing Manager, your role will involve sourcing equipment, goods, and services, as well as managing vendors.

You will be responsible for performing strategic procurement activities across various spend categories, aiming to find better deals and more profitable suppliers. Your expertise in supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be crucial in ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement. Additionally, you will analyze market trends, forecast demand, and mitigate risks to optimize the procurement process.

By leveraging your knowledge of supply chain management and your ability to identify opportunities for improvement, you will contribute to the overall success of our organization’s purchasing operations.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Negotiating new contracts and renegotiating expiring ones with suppliers

Assessing the company's inventory and creating purchasing orders to replace specific products and supplies

Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies

Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms

Tracking and tracing freight through the delivery process

Conducting market research to learn more about the industry and current product trends

Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

Ensuring all deliveries are accurate and on schedule

Collaborating with the shipping department to determine when deliveries are complete

Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and vendors

Creating organized records of all purchasing orders

Resolving delivery or purchasing issues

Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand

Requirements and Skills:

Proven working experience as Purchasing Manager, Agent or Officer

Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the field (Restaurants/Hospitality)

Ability to clearly communicate, expressing requirements and expectations to a wide range of individuals

Excellent written communication skills, especially in English.

Fluency in Mandarin is a plus!

Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

Interest in market dynamics along with business sense

A knack for negotiation and networking

Working experience of vendor management software

Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

Solid judgement along with decision making skills

Strong leadership capabilities

BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Basic computer skills, especially email, spreadsheets, and presentation creation software

Cooperative and communicative attitude with executive staff, managers, and employees

Employee Perks/Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Employee 30% off Discount

Fun and lively work environment with potential for growth

Ability to commute/relocate:

Branchburg, New Jersey

Vertex Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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