Job Summary

Property Name
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Job Title
Director of Purchasing
Location
Florida-Orlando
City
CHAMPIONS GATE
Work Permit
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Management Position
Yes
Accommodation
No
Industry
Hotel/Resort
Position Categories
Purchasing

Director of Purchasing

The Power of One®

The "Power of One" is the key component of the Omni Hotels' company culture:  it's the way we work.

Omni Hotels associates are encouraged to make decisions that exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers by using The Power of One" service code.  Our culture provides associates with the training and authority to make these decisions in a positive, supportive environment and rewards them through the Omni Service Champions program.

Job Description

? Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
* Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative
course of action quickly and accurately.
* Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
* Must be effective in handling problems in the
workplace, including anticipating, preventing,
identifying and solving problems as necessary.
* Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and
clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers
and guests.
* Must be able to work with and understand financial
information, data and basic arithmetic functions.
* Must remain professional in all situations.
* Approach all encounters with guests and associates in
a friendly, service-oriented manner.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni
standards, as required by scheduling which will vary
according to the needs of the hotel.
* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and
grooming, which include wearing a name tag when working.
* Comply at all times with Omni standards and
regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel
operations.
* Be thoroughly acquainted with all technical equipment
to fully utilize its capabilities and extend efficient
services to hotel guests.
* Directly supervise the Purchasing staff through
delegation of work tasks to achieve set objectives.
* Conduct department staff meetings to review and
discuss new objectives and other concerns identified in
interdepartmental meetings.
* Maintain close communications with associates in the
retail outlets and determine necessary requirements for
the retail outlets and research product items with
vendors and keep up to date with trends to increase
overall retail revenue. Monitor inventory levels.
* Establish COS and price points for retail outlets.
* Coordinate and monitor work performed by
Shipping/Receiving Manager, F&B Purchasing/Storeroom
Manager, Retail and Purchasing associates
* Facilitate food, beverage and retail monthly
inventories.
* Establish and maintain training tools for subordinates
to achieve a better knowledge and understanding of the
Purchasing process and applications such as: product
familiarity, receiving and storage standards. EOM
reconciliation of Food and Beverage, EOM Accounts
Payable closing.
* Coordinate with vendor to set up site visits of their
facilities to aid key personnel in Purchasing and
Storerooms as a training tool to improve basic knowledge
of commodities used.
* Counsel and make, as needed, assessment of present
and/or new associate job performance to determine what
specific training is required to achieve desired
results.
* Evaluate vendor performance in compliance to
Purchasing bid procedures. Monitors vendor ability to
provide timely and consistent quality according to
established specifications.
* Maintain close communications with Corporate
Purchasing offices for placement and follow-up on
quarterly and annual order requirements.
* Attend area hotel and restaurant shows and seminars to
establish new vendor relations and learn of new products
and ways to improve present operation.
* Maintain a flexible schedule at all times because the
hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
* Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements:

* On their feet over 2/3 of the time.

* Walking over 2/3 of the time.

* Sitting under 1/3 of the time

* Using hands to finger, handle, or feet over 2/3 of the
time

* Reach with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time.

* Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl under 1/3 of the time.

Working Environment:

* Interior of hotel, in the food and beverage areas.

* Exposure to extreme heat and cold

* Exposure to various hazardous chemicals

Tools & Equipment:

* Walk-in refrigerators, hand truck, lift-jack dolly,
fork lift

* Computer and printer, telephone, photo-copying
machine,

* facsimile machine

* Microsoft Word, Excel, Inventory control system

And others as assigned