Food & Beverage - Buyer

Job Summary

The Food & Beverage Buyer will serve as the procurement agent for the hotel, working closely with department representatives to source their needs, liaise with suppliers, create and process purchase orders, negotiate vendor pricing, and ensure adherence to established procurement procedures. This role involves communicating product availability, offering alternatives to department representatives when necessary, prioritizing orders, and minimizing redundancy while upholding The Breakers brand in all purchases.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests, source products, and negotiate pricing.
• Process vendor bids and purchase orders, providing detailed pricing information.
• Prioritize orders and work with hotel departments to research new product needs.
• Maintain the ordering management system and review price variances.
• Track orders, communicate delivery updates to departments, and confirm quality assurance and brand compatibility.
• Collaborate with management and warehouse logistics team for on-property supply replenishment.
• Forecast operational needs, including processing capital purchases and coordinating with the project management team for capital work throughout the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field; preferred
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, and vendor management within the food and beverage industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to analyze pricing variances.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supply chain logistics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with various departments and suppliers.
• Proficiency in using ordering management systems and software for procurement activities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus.