Purchasing Manager
About the job
- Completed hotel vocational training and/or studies in hotel or tourism management.
- At least one year of professional experience as an Assistant Purchasing Manager.
- Ideally, knowledge of the hotel or restaurant industry.
- Confident presentation and ability to work in a team.
- Warm, authentic, and sociable personality.
- Communication and expression skills in German and English; another foreign language is an advantage.
- Hands-on mentality and attention to detail.
- Flexible availability and a strong commitment to quality.
- Organized and structured working style with attention to detail.
- Ensure compliance with established procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and paying for all hotel items.
- Conduct sales and negotiation discussions with suppliers.
- Create the approved supplier list covering all categories and departments.
- Lead a team consisting of two employees and apprentices; report to the Director of Finance.
- Receive and inspect ordered goods in accordance with hygiene requirements, including HACCP.
- Provide and issue the food required by the hotel each day.
- Conduct monthly inventories and other stock checks.
- Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety in all storage areas.
- Ensure minimum and maximum stock levels for non-food and beverage items are maintained.
- Manage proper and professional purchasing; monitor stock by best-before dates and resolve stock discrepancies.
- Process purchasing requests from all departments in accordance with budgets and purchasing policies.
- Participate in department-related meetings.
- Support and advise Food and Beverage management on requests for proposals.
- Enter all delivery notes and invoices correctly and on time each day in the BirchStreet goods management system.
- Schedule the team, including work shifts and vacation.
- Onboard new colleagues and conduct development discussions.
- Knowledge of the hotel or restaurant industry.
- A further foreign language.
About the company
Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, Maryland
Founded
1927
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What believers are saying
- Graduates get management training: Marriott's paid Voyage program lasts 12-18 months and includes departmental rotations at managed hotels.
- Long service earns travel rewards: eligible associates at Marriott-managed locations receive complimentary rooms after 25 years.
- Marriott earns beyond hotel stays: Chase and American Express co-branded cards generate fees linked to customer spending.
What critics are saying
- Security teams face mandated scrutiny: Marriott's FTC order requires independent assessments every two years for 20 years.
- Headquarters work requires office attendance: Marriott's HQ listing specifies regular in-person presence, including nearby candidates in remote roles.
- Franchise roles have separate employment terms: Marriott's HR conditions assign employment decisions solely to franchisees or their management companies.
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Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Meal Benefits
- Mental Health Support
- Professional Development Budget