Full-Time
Director of Purchasing and Receiving
Updated on 9/4/2026
All Accor
10,001+ employees
Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program
Compensation Overview
$105k - $125k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- Graduation from a Hotel Management, Business program, or related degree.
- Three to five years of leadership experience in purchasing, including at least two years in the hospitality industry, preferably in a large hotel, resort, or convention facility.
- Familiarity with local, state or provincial, and federal laws and government regulations, including import regulations, brokers and customs, food and liquor, health, and employment and workplace safety.
- General knowledge of equipment and supplies used in a hotel environment, including food and beverage products and alcoholic and non-alcoholic products.
- Experience with the BirchStreet eProcurement, inventory, and recipe system.
- Understanding of basic accounting practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as purchasing, accounting, and labor control software such as Watson and Timesaver.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to frequently stand and walk throughout the shift; kneel, push, pull, lift, and use ladders, stairs, and ramps.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry items as required for the position.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- Oversee and participate in procuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services needed to support the hotel.
- Lead and develop the purchasing team by providing training and performance management.
- Supervise procurement activities and approve purchase orders for compliance with company standard operating procedures.
- Manage receipt of incoming products by verifying quality, weight, quantity, and temperature when applicable.
- Ensure timely receipt and closure of purchase orders through direct action or administrative oversight.
- Manage vendor setup and activation in Oracle GFS and BirchStreet, including system interfacing.
- Collaborate with departments to anticipate demand, coordinate purchasing activities, and ensure sufficient stock for short-lead banquet requirements.
- Attend BEO meetings for large groups or groups with special requirements.
- Liaise with the Entegra representative or current Group Procurement Manager to ensure approved vendors perform according to contract and maximize approved vendor usage.
- Qualify and negotiate with non-Group Procurement Manager suppliers, including facility inspections, certificates of insurance, product specifications, and performance metrics.
- Initiate cost reductions through standardization, value analysis, and identification of improved products or services, and present recommendations to division or department heads.
- Communicate temporary product substitutions and brand-standard changes and perform cost analysis.
- Address pending invoice clarifications, vendor concerns, and statement reconciliation; scan invoices daily and coordinate with accounts payable.
- Communicate and lead the monthly inventory process according to standard operating procedures.
- Produce and distribute a daily food and beverage cost report, analyze cost versus sales with the Chef and Food and Beverage Director, and reconcile results to the general ledger.
- Place liquor, beer, and wine orders; coordinate with TABC vendors; manage beverage invoices through payment; and ensure compliance with TABC Credit Law and local procedures.
- Update BirchStreet with the monthly forecast, train department leaders in checkbook management, and facilitate and track purchasing-user training.
- Manage user access, approval routing, and the BirchStreet matrix.
- Maintain the contract critical-date list in ContractWorks and lead contract terminations, renewals, and negotiations.
- Supervise supply areas and maintain working knowledge of the inventory system.
- Maintain productivity and labor-cost goals.
- Chair daily pre-shift and monthly department communication meetings.
- Achieve employee engagement survey objectives and develop departmental action plans, including communication, coaching, mentoring, and task accomplishment.
- Follow up on departmental health and safety standards.
- Ensure company standards and product specifications are maintained.
- Comply with Fairmont standards, regulations, and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal laws.
- Train and supervise receiving clerks and storekeepers.
- Manage and schedule department personnel.
- Attend property meetings and communicate relevant departmental and purchasing updates.
- Track food and beverage purchases and report food and beverage cost updates.
- Provide friendly, service-oriented interactions with guests and employees.
- Maintain required personal appearance, grooming, uniform, and name tag standards.
- Adhere to corporate standards established by the brand.
- Purchasing leadership experience in a large hotel, resort, or convention facility.
Accor is a global hospitality group with brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services. The company grows through acquisitions and investments, such as Adoria for catering and Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals, combining global expertise with local know-how. Its goal is to expand its footprint while delivering consistent, responsible guest experiences and advancing sustainability across its operations, supported by its loyalty program A Club.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- American Express expanded ALL Accor globally on July 22, 2026, widening acquisition channels.
- Accor opened 109 hotels in H1 2026, and plans 350 openings during 2026.
- H1 2026 recurring EBITDA rose 6.5% despite disruption, showing pricing and cost discipline.
What critics are saying
- Reuters reported Grizzly Research trafficking allegations on March 19, 2026; trust damage persists.
- Middle East conflict cut Q2 room revenue on July 30, 2026, hurting UAE demand.
- Net debt hit €3.523 billion in H1 2026; Essendi impairment signals balance-sheet pressure.
What makes All Accor unique
- ALL Accor reached 100 million members and drives twice-frequent stays.
- Accor spans 45 brands across 110 countries, reducing reliance on any single market.
- Its asset-light model pairs 268,000-room pipeline with luxury brands like Raffles and Orient Express.
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