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We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our pre-opening team at Andaz Lisbon. Expected to open in Q2 2025, Andaz Lisbon will offer guests an exciting new luxury lifestyle hotel in the Portuguese capital. This hotel will represent a key milestone in Hyatt's continued brand growth in Southern Europe. Andaz Lisbon is set to become the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Lisbon, located in the center of Lisbon's bustling Baixa district along the main pedestrian road, Rua Augusta.
About the role You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning and procurement of material, including vendor development and administration of contracted services in accordance with the hotel policy and procedures.
Managing Supplier and Vendor Relations Negotiate with selected suppliers and obtain quotations.Coordinate and arrange site visits with contractors and end-users for obtaining necessary quotations.Maintain close and frequent contact with suppliers to keep up-to-date market and product information.Identify and select reliable and regular suppliers for daily food and beverage purchasing based on regular quotations.Attend and participate in food tasting panels for food and beverage evaluation and vendor selection.Prepare and negotiate contracts with selected suppliers.Attend exhibitions/seminars for sourcing new suppliers and products with better price-performance.Persuade suppliers to offer or extend rebate programs.Managing Procurement Activities Verify and authorize procurement orders.Place orders and expedite deliveries.Prepare tender invitations and execute tender openings for selected items and compare tenders for procurement decisions.Source alternative products with competitive prices while striving to maintain better or comparable quality, standards, and services.Prepare and submit monthly cost-saving reports to the Director of Finance.Explore opportunities for green procurement and actively participate in the recycling program.Provide suggestions to other departments to achieve cost savings while fulfilling their requirements.Supporting Property Operations Work with operations teams to develop an operational strategy aligned with the brand's business strategy and lead its execution.Review comment cards, guest satisfaction results, and other data to identify areas of improvement.Evaluate if discipline teams are meeting service needs and provide feedback to teams.Participate in walk-throughs on property to ensure that all areas are well maintained, and preventative maintenance processes are in place.Tour building on a regular basis speaking with employees and guests to understand business needs and assess operational opportunities.Review findings from comment cards and guest satisfaction results with the leadership team and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.Work with the team to implement sustainable work processes and systems that support the execution of the strategy.Review reports and financial statements to determine operations performance against budget.Communicate a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.QualificationsQualifications Possess a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting and/or equivalent certifications or CA.Experience as a Purchasing/Procurement Manager, and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position.Experience managing procurement activities, supplies, vendor relations, budgeting, forecasting, operational cost controls, and loss reporting.Ability to use logic to define a problem, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations.Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct effective group meetings and presentations.Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language either written or spoken to communicate complex ideas.Superior computer skills: Microsoft Office, POS/PMS systems, and the ability to create, maintain, and analyze data in Excel spreadsheets.Supervise and lead the professional development of a dynamic purchasing team.Demonstrate leadership and strategic decision-making. A team player with problem-solving and foresight skills.Pre-opening experience is an advantage.If this sounds interesting, and a little bit like you, go ahead - click and apply! We look forward to hearing from you!
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Long-term career growth opportunities.A motivated and connected team.12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts.A company that truly cares.Be part of something bigger. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Join a company that values empathy, wellbeing, respect, integrity, experimentation, and inclusion. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked as one of the world's best places to work.
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