Director of Purchasing (Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino)

Functions as the property’s strategic leader for the purchasing of supplies and products used at a location. Formulates an approved vendors list encompassing all categories. Purchases and approves payment of items following the correct procedures that have been established.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Purchasing or a related field.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making • Develops means to improve purchasing process and financials. • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc. • Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data. • Ensures compliance with all brand established systems and procedures. • Creates a Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order System for the property and ensures employees are trained on this system. • Conducts inventories. • Ensures accurate administration of all invoices and adheres to proper bookkeeping procedures. • Maintains operations by developing policies and procedures. • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. • Ensures inspection of all deliveries to verify accuracy and quality of product. • Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. • Implements and enforces all control procedures for property goods entering through the purchasing/receiving areas. • Ensures staff is properly trained regarding procedures, sanitation, equipment handling and chemical usage. • Ensures compliance with sanitary procedures. • Maintains inventory controls for proper levels, dating, rotation, requisitions etc.

Leading Purchasing Operations • Supervises operations of Purchasing Department. • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. • Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. • Solicits employee feedback and uses an "open door policy." • Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hiring training to successfully perform their job. • Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge • Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes. • Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. • Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. • Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. • Demonstrates knowledge of budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to maintain financial management of the department.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals • Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines. • Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately. • Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. • Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued. • Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. • Manages department's controllable expenses to