Assistant Purchasing Manager

Become an integral member of our `ohana and create memorable guest experiences which make Royal Kona Resort the first choice for guests visiting the beautiful Kona coast! As a member of this family-owned and operated resort, you will help each guest feel like family and will work alongside a diverse and dedicated team.

The Purchasing department is at the center of food and beverage operation, responsible for the flow of goods and products needed to create our food and beverage offerings. The Assistant Purchasing Manager supports the overall success of the Food & Beverage division through strategic purchasing, accurate inventory and issuance of goods, as well as effective cost controls to reach financial objectives. This position performs purchasing, receiving and storekeeping functions and all related duties.

The role of Assistant Purchasing Manager can provide you with:

• The opportunity to make direct impact on food and beverage operations and ultimately the guest experience.
• The opportunity to assist with the development of procedures for efficiency.
• The autonomy to make decisions within departmental protocols and regulations.

• Receiving and verifying order deliveries, processing direct issues, and maintaining records of all transactions.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of storeroom.
• Creating and updating inventory worksheets and accounting balance sheets including calculating amounts with accuracy.
• Placing orders, including engaging in cost comparisons and tracking product delivery timelines.

• You enjoy interacting with diverse people; our clients originate from all over the world and our employees are just as diverse.
• You seek autonomy to make empowered decisions, within the parameters of company policies and procedures, and take on responsibility with ease.
• You do not shy away from resolving problems and like the challenge of turning potential issues into enjoyable experiences.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and self-motivated and possesses previous purchasing and storekeeping experience, preferably in a hotel/resort. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office products and has strong working knowledge of purchasing and accounting best practices.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• The ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the English language.
• The ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Strong working knowledge of food product, shelf life and FIFO rotation.
• Strategic multi-tasking skill to handle multiple tasks at a time while ensuring accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills through various methods including refined telephone etiquette, and proficient written communication skills.
• The ability to engage in considerable physical activity on a continuous basis including transporting objects, manually and with mechanical assistance, and the ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.

As a condition of employment, candidate must be able to satisfy all pre-employment screening such as criminal background checks, drug screening and professional references.

Royal Kona Resort offers a competitive benefit package including the following benefits: medical, drug dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents; paid leave accrual benefits; observed holiday benefits; life insurance options; and retirement savings plan participation. All benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.