Purchasing Supervisor

Job Title:

Purchasing Supervisor Department: F&B Administration

Reports To:

Purchasing Manager Prepared By:
Sierra-at-Tahoe Prepared Date: 09/2026

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Pay Status:
HourlyYR Status:
Seasonal (Full-time)
Benefit Status:
Eligible (Medical/Vision/Dental/401k)
Pay Rate:
Starting at $23/hr DOEEmbrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.

NOTE:

This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.

SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining the purchasing function in accordance with corporate policies and recommendations; incumbent provides guidance and assistance to all departments as well as maintaining adequate and effective inventory levels that are both cost-effective and seamless for purchasing operations. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employee’s job is to get and keep guests.

GENERAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES Communicates and coordinates with all departments to understand needs, anticipate, and resolve issues. Make sure purchasing needs meet the needs of the property, and that company funds are allocated and spent in the most cost-effective manner.

Directs the establishment of departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives and maintains other administrative processes such as budgeting and staffing to ensure proper planning, efficient operation of departments and successful achievement of resort goals.

Establishes and evaluates financial and profitability goals through annual capital and budget plan process.

Monitors and evaluates operational projects to ensure the successful execution of activities and to improve the effectiveness of the areas of responsibility.

Maintains and enhances a guest focused culture in all areas of responsibility.

Maintains schedules in compliance with regulations and authorities having jurisdiction; manages responsibilities in compliance with resort safety policies.

Maintains status on legal issues and technological advances with impact on the industry; maintains awareness of scope and progress of competition.

Effective communication skills with all levels of employees, guests, and all other outside contacts.

Ability to delegate responsibility, motivate and lead direct reports to achieve goals and objectives.

Familiarity with state and federal environmental standards and OSHA regulations.

Understanding of corporate and resort specific policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Interface with Accounting Department to collect from appropriate department and facilitate financial analysis of purchasing functions.

Makes purchasing decisions by researching and communicating with existing and potential vendors to cultivate working relationships and to develop the most advantageous price and service agreements and exploring alternatives with department managers.

Oversee scheduling of shipments to ensure adequate supplies and inventory.

Conducts weekly and monthly inventories to report and reduce variances.

Works with vendors to resolve discrepancies and return transactions, coordinates delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery of products which meet company and departmental needs.

Maintains central receiving storeroom area. Supervises staff performing inventory check-in, distribution, and transfer of inventory and supplies, including daily accounting business, to all base areas.

Monitor and maintain per levels of commonly needed supplies such as paper goods, office supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, employee uniforms, other large cost or bulk orders.

Point for all incoming and outgoing UPS or Fed-Ex mail; supervises resort supply runner, schedules weekly pick-ups at area vendors.

Contribute to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.

Meet service level objectives and…