Assistant Director of Material
Core
Develop and implement procurement strategies for a luxury hotel, overseeing purchasing of food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and services.
Role type
Senior procurement manager (hospitality)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, inventory controls, and cost-saving initiatives for hotel operations
Domain
Hospitality / Hotel Operations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Procurement strategy, supplier negotiation, contract administration, inventory management, budgeting and forecasting, market analysis, tendering and RFP processes, team leadership, ERP system proficiency
Preferred skills
Luxury hotel brand experience, additional languages beyond English
Technologies
ERP systems, procurement software, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial objectives; oversee purchasing of food, beverages, and operating supplies; negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships; monitor inventory levels and coordinate with department heads; lead tendering and RFP processes for major purchases; prepare procurement reports and spend analysis; lead and mentor the purchasing and receiving teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
