Purchasing Manager Jobs
A Purchasing Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for buying products and services which are required for the daily operations of hotels, restaurants, resorts, or other hospitality-related businesses. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices, maintaining relationships with vendors, ensuring the quality of goods, monitoring stock levels, and managing budgets. They are also tasked with keeping up-to-date with market trends and staying informed about the latest products. Additionally, they are required to collaborate with other departments such as operations, finance, and customer service to ensure that all procurement needs are met.
To excel in this role, a Purchasing Manager should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, along with a keen eye for detail. They should also have excellent organizational and planning abilities to manage multiple orders simultaneously. Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement software is also essential. They should ideally be certified as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Prior to becoming a Purchasing Manager, a person could have roles such as a Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, or a Supply Chain Analyst. These roles provide the necessary experience in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services.
Purchasing Manager - San Diego Convention Center
- San Diego, CA
- 13 hours ago
- San Diego, CA
- 13 hours ago
Job Listing: Purchasing Manager At Sodexo Live!...
Req ID 75691 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC About the Team Working on third shift, the Supply Chain Supervisor for Shipping and Receiving is responsible for managing...
The Purchasing Manager acts as a liaison between individuals in the hotel and resort and supplier representatives in the procurement of goods and services required to achieve the objectives of each...
Enforces item use-up with storeroom personnel and kitchen management to keep inventory at lowest level possible levels....
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...
Req ID 75691 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC About the Team Working on third shift, the Supply Chain Supervisor for Shipping and Receiving is responsible for managing...
Job Summary: Western Midstream is seeking a Procurement Supervisor, Southern Ops to join the Supply Chain organization located in Midland, TX. Responsible for supporting the procurement and...
Supply Chain Supervisor Full Time Days Position Summary: Supervises assigned staff, assists in managing contractors and vendor relationships; monitors the department operation and capital budgets;...
Position Title: [[Purchasing Manager - M&T Bank Stadium]] Pay Range : [[$60,000]] to [[$80,000]] We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...
Supply Chain Supervisor II Location: Dixon, California Opening ID: 33508 Job Family: Procurement and Materials Date Posted: Mar 26, 2025 Job Description Basic Qualifications Supply Chain...
Silo Ridge Field Club is seeking a full time, year-round Purchasing Manager....
Overview Awarded World's Best Small Ship Cruise line, Windstar Cruises is known for intimate yacht style experience and unique voyages to the world's best small ports and hidden harbors. Its three...
The Supply Chain Supervisor provides supervision of the staff and daily supply chain operations by ensuring service goals are met in a timely manner. This position is responsible for complying...
Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager - Florida State University
- Tallahassee, FL
- 9 days ago
- Tallahassee, FL
- 9 days ago
Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager DEPARTMENT: Warehouse REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Full Time - Exempt LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine...
Food and Beverage Purchasing Manager - Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum
- Memphis, TN
- 9 days ago
- Memphis, TN
- 9 days ago
Job Summary As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for purchasing, warehousing and inventory management activities at a specific unit/location....
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Purchasing Manager positions.
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Purchasing Managers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Purchasing Manager position
- Documentation
- Materials Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Warehousing
- Wellness
- Cost Reduction
- Replenishing
- Certified Supply Chain Professional
- Food Cost Management
- Front of House
- Banquet Catering
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Menu Planning
- Hospitality Management
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- Food Handling
- Sanitation
- Cost Management
- Nutrition
- Directing
- Staff Development
- Budget Forecasting
- Ordering
- Performance Management
- Bookkeeping
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Management
- Event Planning
- Interviewing
- Strategy Development
- Procurement
- Purchasing
- Distribution
- Finance
- Accounting
- Retail
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Auditing
- Events
- Education Experience
- Budgets
- Bachelor's Degree
- Inventory Management
- Reporting
- Sales
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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