Hilton
Assistant Director of Purchasing - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Hilton, Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
Be part of an award-winning team. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is looking for an Assistant
Director of Purchasing . Perfectly located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills exemplifies the very best of the California good life.
This Forbes 5-Star property has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets including 2 restaurants, lobby lounge, and in-room dining. This flagship property has it all.
In this role, you will assist the Director in controlling purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. Maintain storerooms and inventories at appropriate levels. Interview, train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate staff.
The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong understanding of food and beverage trends, sourcing, and competitive bidding. Excellent vendor relationship skills are essential. Experience in volume buying, luxury settings, and working with internal and external customers at all levels is also important. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with Birchstreet or similar procurement software is required.
Want to learn more?
Hotel Website, Hotel Instagram
The
Assistant Director of Purchasing
plays a key role in planning, organizing, and directing the hotel's purchasing functions to ensure the highest quality products are obtained at the best possible prices. Responsibilities include controlling inventory levels, obtaining bids from vendors based on set specifications, and placing orders for both food and non-food items. This role also involves scheduling deliveries, monitoring the quality of received products, and managing staff through interviewing, training, supervising, counseling, scheduling, and evaluating.
What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using company nominated suppliers where applicable.Ensure locally nominated supplier information is kept current and adhered to.Accurately manage the database of active local contracts with suppliersAdhere to quality procedures & standards ensuring that all Hilton policies are upheld.Work with Finance to draft the annual budget for the Department.Ensure that department Team Members are informed and coached to Hilton standards.Ensure an accurate, comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders.Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance.Manage employee relations, recruiting, training and coaching Team Members as required.Lead the operation of the storerooms while upholding company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures.Compile accurate stock records, maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions.Prepare month end and ad hoc reports in an accurate and timely manner.Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Manager.Maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom.What are we looking for?
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 disciplineIn addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
QualityProductivityDependabilityCustomer FocusAdaptabilityWhat 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. 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!
The Benefits
- Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPayMedical Insurance Coverage - for you and your familyMental Health ResourcesBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)Go Hilton travel discount programSupportive parental leaveMatching 401(k)Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discountDebt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)Career growth and developmentTeam Member Resource GroupsRecognition and rewards programs
Salary Range:
The annual salary range for this role is $80,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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Director of Purchasing . Perfectly located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills exemplifies the very best of the California good life.
This Forbes 5-Star property has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets including 2 restaurants, lobby lounge, and in-room dining. This flagship property has it all.
In this role, you will assist the Director in controlling purchasing functions of the hotel to ensure that the highest quality product is purchased at the best possible price. Maintain storerooms and inventories at appropriate levels. Interview, train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate staff.
The ideal candidate should possess 3-5 years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong understanding of food and beverage trends, sourcing, and competitive bidding. Excellent vendor relationship skills are essential. Experience in volume buying, luxury settings, and working with internal and external customers at all levels is also important. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with Birchstreet or similar procurement software is required.
Want to learn more?
Hotel Website, Hotel Instagram
The
Assistant Director of Purchasing
plays a key role in planning, organizing, and directing the hotel's purchasing functions to ensure the highest quality products are obtained at the best possible prices. Responsibilities include controlling inventory levels, obtaining bids from vendors based on set specifications, and placing orders for both food and non-food items. This role also involves scheduling deliveries, monitoring the quality of received products, and managing staff through interviewing, training, supervising, counseling, scheduling, and evaluating.
What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using company nominated suppliers where applicable.Ensure locally nominated supplier information is kept current and adhered to.Accurately manage the database of active local contracts with suppliersAdhere to quality procedures & standards ensuring that all Hilton policies are upheld.Work with Finance to draft the annual budget for the Department.Ensure that department Team Members are informed and coached to Hilton standards.Ensure an accurate, comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders.Manage relationships with hotel suppliers and report on their performance.Manage employee relations, recruiting, training and coaching Team Members as required.Lead the operation of the storerooms while upholding company health and safety, quality assurance and control procedures.Compile accurate stock records, maintain proper records of requisition and replenishment transactions.Prepare month end and ad hoc reports in an accurate and timely manner.Execute tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Manager.Maintain, monitor, and execute requisitions in the Beverage Storeroom.What are we looking for?
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 disciplineIn addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
QualityProductivityDependabilityCustomer FocusAdaptabilityWhat 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. 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!
The Benefits
- Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPayMedical Insurance Coverage - for you and your familyMental Health ResourcesBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)Go Hilton travel discount programSupportive parental leaveMatching 401(k)Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discountDebt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)Career growth and developmentTeam Member Resource GroupsRecognition and rewards programs
Salary Range:
The annual salary range for this role is $80,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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