Procurement Buyer

Procurement Buyer
Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their uniquely local community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.

Job Specific:

The Procurement Buyer is an integral contributor supporting all hotel properties across North America. This Team Member ensures all aspects of Purchasing are handled in a timely, professional and accurate manner. Critical responsibilities include accuracy of creation/editing of product adds, issuing and follow-up of all purchase orders for assigned properties and a high level of customer service provided to both internal customers and external suppliers. The Procurement Buyer reports to the Procurement Manager.

• Monitors purchase orders created daily to ensure purchase orders meet vendor requirements and product is delivered accurately and on time.
• Responsible for follow-up on all purchase orders for their respective assigned hotels including Capital, Food and Beverage and Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E).
• For OS&E, Team Members are responsible for logging information related to the PO including confirmations, tracking info, ETA, proof of delivery, and proof of approvals.
• Responsible for purchase order discrepancy review and resolution including Returned Material Authorization processing.
• Processes purchase orders in accordance to Loews audit standards and procedures.
• Seeks efficiencies in processing orders within the Procure to Pay cycle.
• Maintains the accuracy of the data within procurement system relating to product specifications and vendor information.
• Maintains high standards of customer service to our internal and external customers regarding orders and delivery of product to the hotels.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with suppliers for respective assigned hotels.
• Accountable for achievement of metrics and targets associated with the position.

Qualifications:

• HIgh School Diploma or its equivalent