Director of Purchasing

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

An extraordinary opportunity awaits at The Hotel del Coronado, where timeless beachfront elegance meets an iconic hospitality legacy.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Purchasing to provide strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, vendor partnerships, and purchasing operations. This influential role will drive operational excellence, optimize costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and elevate purchasing strategies across the resort.

A key focus will be cultivating strong partnerships with Food & Beverage and Culinary leadership, developing strategic relationships with purveyors and suppliers, and ensuring the highest standards of product quality, value, and innovation.

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Senior Purchasing Director, you’re not just overseeing procurement operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee purchasing operations: Plan, direct, and manage all procurement activities to secure high-quality products at competitive prices
• Manage supplier relationships: Lead the RFP and bid process, obtain competitive bids, and negotiate optimal pricing and terms with vendors
• Control inventory levels: Ensure appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs
• Conduct purchasing and quality control: Negotiate prices for food and non-food items, place orders, schedule deliveries, and ensure the quality of products received
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

Salary: $125,000 to $135,000/USD/Salaried