Director of Purchasing

Job description

**Additional Information** Relocation Assistance Available
**Job Number** 25168687
**Job Category** Finance & Accounting
**Location** Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, California, United States, 92101VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20Marquis%20San%20Diego%20Marina%2C%20333%20West%20Harbor%20Drive%2C%20San%20Diego%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States%2C%2092101)
**Schedule** Full Time
**Located Remotely?** N
**Position Type** Management
**Pay Range:** $97,000 - $130,000 annually
**Bonus Eligible:** Y

**JOB SUMMARY**

Manages the purchasing of supplies and products used at a location.

Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories.

Purchases and approves payment of items following the correct procedures that have been established.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Purchasing or a related field.

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Managing Work, Projects, and Policies**

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Ensures compliance with all brand established systems and procedures.

• Creates a Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order System for the property and ensures employees are trained on this system.

• Conducts inventories.

• Ensures accurate administration of all invoices and adheres to proper bookkeeping procedures.

• Maintains operations by developing policies and procedures.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensures inspection of all deliveries to verify accuracy and quality of product.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Implements and enforces all control procedures for property goods entering through the purchasing/receiving areas.

• Ensures staff is properly trained regarding procedures, sanitation, equipment handling and chemical usage.

• Ensures compliance with sanitary procedures.

• Maintains inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions etc.

**Leading Purchasing Operations**

• Supervises operations of Purchasing Department.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

• Solicits employee feedback and uses an open door policy.

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hiring training to successfully perform their job.

• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

**Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge**

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Demonstrates knowledge of budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to maintain financial management of the department.

**Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals**

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

• Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

**Additional Responsibilities**

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Keeps departments informed by confirming and clarifying purchase orders or contracts.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.

We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.

Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law._

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.

As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality.

Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels.

In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

**Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world.

JW believes our associates come first.

Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy.

JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott.

Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers.

JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being.

Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates.

That’s The JW Treatment™.

In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

**Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.

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