Purchasing Director jobs in Colorado

Overview

Interlocken Resort

The Four-Diamond, award-winning Omni Interlocken Resort welcomes you to a retreat into modern luxury. Nestled against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this year-round Colorado resort near Denver offers a wealth of on-site amenities. With its stunning panoramic views of the mountains or valley, unmatched luxuries and the essence of snow-capped mountain tranquility, the Omni Interlocken Resort is sure to sweep you off your feet.

The Omni Interlocken Resort’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Interlocken Resort may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Purchasing Director for the beautiful Interlocken Resort & Spa! 

Omni Hotels has been named one of the "Best-Led Companies of 2024" by Glassdoor.

If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits

that come from working with a hotel company, then you will love working with Omni! 

Omni Interlocken Resort & Spa is seeking an experienced Purchasing Director to join our outstanding finance team! This vital role will work closely with the Director of Finance and Hotel leaders to ensure successful execution of all operations relating to the Purchasing Department. This highly motivated individual will provide the acquisition of food, beverage, and general purchases at maximum economics based on business activity. 

Salary for this position (based on experience): $75,000 - $80,000/year based on experience. Full Time Associates at Omni Interlocken Resort are entitled to elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, 401k and Paid Time Off Accrual. Omni Interlocken Resort reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.

Additional associate benefits offered include golf privileges, discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing a name tag when working.
• Comply at all times with Omni standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with all technical equipment to fully utilize its capabilities and extend efficient services to hotel guests.
• Directly supervise the Storeroom staff through delegation of work tasks to achieve set objectives.
• Attend all Food and Beverage and related meetings such as menu tie-down, weekly forecast and Financial Services. Conduct department staff meetings to review and discuss new objectives and other concerns identified in interdepartmental meetings.
• Maintain close communications with Chef and Catering Department on requirements for future menu events to evaluate menus against Par Inventories in determining necessary requirements for outlets and banquet functions.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by Storeroom Associates, specifically Food and Beverage requirements according to forecasted menus.
• Establish and maintain training tools for subordinates to achieve a better knowledge and understanding of the Purchasing process and applications such as: product familiarity, receiving and storage standards. EOM reconciliation of Food and Beverage, EOM Accounts Payable closing.
• Coordinate with vendor to set up site visits of their facilities to aid key personnel in Purchasing and Storerooms as a training tool to improve basic knowledge of commodities used.
• Counsel and make, as needed, assessment of present and/or new associate job performance to determine what specific training is required to achieve desired results.
• Evaluate vendor performance in compliance to Purchasing bid procedures. Monitors vendor ability to provide timely and consistent quality according to established specifications.
• Maintain close communications with Corporate Purchasing offices for placement and follow-up on quarterly and annual order requirements.
• Attend area hotel and restaurant shows and seminars to establish new vendor relations and learn of new products and ways to improve present operation.
• Interact with other departments to ensure that guest needs are satisfied.
• Responsible for monthly inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2 years experience as storeroom manager in a high volume, upscale Hotel is required.
• Exceptional guest service skills
• Computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Ability to stand for a long period of time, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.  (Including weekends and holidays)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment. 
• Be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative course of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information, data and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must remain professional in all situations.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.