Purchasing Manager jobs in Union City, NJ

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com .

Location

For travelers craving convenient freedom and an uncluttered view, EnVue, Autograph Collection is New York City on exhibit. Unparalleled hotel rooftop views and easy transportation options brings the iconic city closer than ever. From Broadway, Times Square, to local farmer's markets, this is Manhattan with a small town feel. Weehawken, NJ, was once host to prominent ancestors, infamous neighbors, and the forefathers' famous duel of 1804. Now, our Weehawken, NJ, hotel rises from the revitalized Hudson River waterfront offering a clean slate for new generations to create their own history. Gather with friends and family for intimate dinners or large, timeless events at SkyLine, our 25,000 Sqft. adaptable outdoor terrace encircled by New York City's horizon. Enjoy a cocktail and American small plate from NoHu Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Sit back and relax in our Club Lounge. Clear your mind with a good night's rest in our well-appointed suites and guestrooms with a host of amenities.

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Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for handling and overseeing the procurement of goods and services through appropriate bidding processes to achieve optimum price value while maintaining superior quality consistent with Highgate Hotel's established control policies and procedures. The Purchasing Manager also maintains and organizes the hotel's storage facilities, ensures proper distribution, and assists in implementation of key controls associated with the procurement and accounting of goods and services

Responsibilities

- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must routinely meet deadlines.
- Must be able to multi task.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
- Keep appropriate par stock on all inventories goods. Notify Controller of any variances or deviation in par stock.
- Ensure that all purchases, requisitions, etc. have proper approvals and all orders are place and received in accordance with Highgate Hotel's policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food and beverage storage laws, regulations and codes.
- Oversee and assist in unloading, receiving, sorting, stocking, securing, and distributing goods.
- Participate in the inventory process (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
- Secure competitive bids and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
- Ensure inventory pricing reflects most current information.
- Review banquet event orders and consult with appropriate management for special requirements.
- Interview, train, supervise and develop Purchasing and/or Receiving staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
- Monitor and prepare financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotel's requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.