Purchasing & Receiving Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.
Job Description Purchasing & Receiving Manager Keep our hotel running at full capacity as Purchasing & Receiving Manager, leading your stores team by example and controlling hotel inventory. You will liaise with both internal and external customers to keep the hotel fully stocked in all areas of food and beverage, overseeing the mail room and loading bay, raising POs and sourcing new vendors.
Salary Range: $72,000 to $76,000 per annum, dependent on experience and education
What You Will Be Doing
- Purchase food, beverage, guest supplies, repairs and maintenance items at the best price possible
- Conduct regular market survey pricing of all items and services for the hotel
- Ensure all purchase order requests are properly completed for approval before a purchase order is prepared and items are purchased
- Maintain all documents and files with regards to purchases made and suppliers used
- Monitor the purchasing control procedures
- Follow departmental policies and procedures
- Works with F&B department to assure slow moving products are used up and wine lists do not result in excessive inventories
- Organize monthly count of Central storeroom inventories
- Negotiates and manages property level agreements based on a competitive purchasing process
- Negotiates best product / service at the best price at the right time
- Seeks and develops purchasing strategies to identify cost savings opportunities
Qualifications
- Previous experience with ordering of hotel goods and services.
- Previous storeroom and receiving experience an asset.
- Ability to source new vendors to maximize purchasing power
- Superior level skills in computer technology, including BirchStreet, Inventory, and the Group Purchasing Organization Avendra.
- Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Job Perks & Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information
Visa Requirements : To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history.
As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels.
Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.
Purchasing & Receiving Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.
Job Description Purchasing & Receiving Manager Keep our hotel running at full capacity as Purchasing & Receiving Manager, leading your stores team by example and controlling hotel inventory. You will liaise with both internal and external customers to keep the hotel fully stocked in all areas of food and beverage, overseeing the mail room and loading bay, raising POs and sourcing new vendors.
Salary Range: $72,000 to $76,000 per annum, dependent on experience and education
What You Will Be Doing
- Purchase food, beverage, guest supplies, repairs and maintenance items at the best price possible
- Conduct regular market survey pricing of all items and services for the hotel
- Ensure all purchase order requests are properly completed for approval before a purchase order is prepared and items are purchased
- Maintain all documents and files with regards to purchases made and suppliers used
- Monitor the purchasing control procedures
- Follow departmental policies and procedures
- Works with F&B department to assure slow moving products are used up and wine lists do not result in excessive inventories
- Organize monthly count of Central storeroom inventories
- Negotiates and manages property level agreements based on a competitive purchasing process
- Negotiates best product / service at the best price at the right time
- Seeks and develops purchasing strategies to identify cost savings opportunities
Qualifications
- Previous experience with ordering of hotel goods and services.
- Previous storeroom and receiving experience an asset.
- Ability to source new vendors to maximize purchasing power
- Superior level skills in computer technology, including BirchStreet, Inventory, and the Group Purchasing Organization Avendra.
- Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Job Perks & Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information
Visa Requirements : To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history.
As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels.
Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.