Purchasing Director

Organization- Hyatt Regency Frisco - Dallas

Summary

Hyatt Regency Frisco is conveniently located 25 minutes north of Dallas with 303 guestrooms and 27,500 square feet of event space. The 18-story new-build hotel is situated in the heart of Frisco, TX at the Stonebriar Centre. Just steps from Dr. Pepper Stadium, FC Dallas / Toyota Stadium, Frisco Discovery Center, many entertainment choices and dining options.

The Purchasing Director is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of food, beverage, rooms, engineering, and other items at the best price. This position will also manage receiving of orders and packages, tracking, and inspection of all incoming items for quality and accuracy, processing invoices, creating purchase orders, updating/adding vendors and system users in Birchstreet. Other duties to include filling requisitions, receiving product, and completing inventory for items in the storeroom area, including food storeroom, beverage storerooms and guest packaging area. This position will be responsible for tracking food cost by food and beverage outlet and will also be responsible for managing computerized food requisition system. This person will also assist culinary along with the delivery of food for planned meal functions and events throughout the property. Additionally, this role will assist Finance with processing and payment of invoices as well as reconciliation of month end procedures.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Financial Responsibility:

• Keeping a pulse on Food and Non-Food Procurement to meet Hyatt standard - reviewing & evaluating on a regular basis to:
• Ensure the most competitive purchase prices and effectively maintaining receiving / storage systems in accordance with the Hyatt standards.
• Assess sales mix data to set par stock levels and maintain Food and Beverage inventory
• Manage, maintain and oversee purchasing systems to ensure all requests are approved and purchased at competitive prices
• Oversee Implementation of all operating and control procedures to ensure that movements of goods into and within the hotel are properly accounted for
• Manage Diversity Spend and provide data to Finance on P-Card purchases
  

Operational Responsibility:

• Uphold the purchasing standards, such as creating purchase orders, receiving products and invoice processing and follow-through.
• Able to handle receiving and storage of inbound and outbound packages for hotel groups, guests and internal departments
• Receive and distribute all goods to appropriate locations within the hotel
• Set pars, Reviews and fulfills storeroom requisitions to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to processing
• Stay up to date with daily events happening throughout the property and review requirements for “pop-up” events.
• Maintain organization of various storerooms and walk-ins, with high standards for cleanliness and proper storage for inventory levels
• Works with other departments to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchased items
• Maintain open line of communication with all vendors and sales representatives and communicate as needed with Chef and DOF
  
  

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague cafeteria for every shift worked
• Free parking on-site
• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Full-Time colleagues)
• Flexible Spending Account (Full-Time colleagues)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• PTO earned based on hours worked (Full-Time & Part-Time)
• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
  
  

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Our Values: Empathy | Wellbeing | Respect | Integrity | Experimentation | Inclusion

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• This position requires a considerable amount of walking; and the ability to lift, push and carry moderate to heavy amounts of weight on a consistent basis
• Previous purchasing or procurement experience required; preferably in a hotel or high volume Food & Beverage establishment
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of food & beverage cost control, managing/controlling inventories, requisitions, receiving deliveries, and package shipping
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office, Birchstreet, Oracle, Opera, and Markview is preferred
• Must be able to multitask, be detail-oriented, have good communication & organizational skills
• Must have a strong desire to provide exceptional customer service
• Requires open schedule availability, which may include weekends and holidays