Director of Purchasing

At Cipriani, the Director of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing all purchasing, procurement, receiving, inventory control, and related back-of-house operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, financial accountability, vendor performance, and the consistent availability of high-quality goods and supplies throughout the property.

The Director of Purchasing will develop and implement effective purchasing strategies, establish strong vendor partnerships, oversee receiving and inventory operations, and maintain organized, efficient, and well-managed back-of-house storage and receiving areas.

Working closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Finance, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other operational departments, the Director will identify opportunities to optimize costs, streamline processes, and maintain the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

• Develop and execute comprehensive purchasing and procurement strategies aligned with the property's operational and financial objectives.
• Oversee the purchasing of food, beverage, operating supplies, equipment, and other goods and services required for daily operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and high-quality products.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring consistent product quality, timely deliveries, and reliable service.
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, pricing agreements, and purchasing terms to maximize value and minimize unnecessary expenditures.
• Establish and enforce purchasing policies, approval procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast purchasing requirements, establish appropriate par levels, and ensure operational needs are met.
• Evaluate purchasing trends, supplier pricing, and product alternatives to identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.

• Oversee daily receiving operations, ensuring all deliveries are accurately inspected, documented, and distributed to the appropriate departments.
• Establish and maintain effective procedures for receiving, verifying, and reconciling deliveries against purchase orders and invoices.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and implement regular physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock rotation, and product expiration dates to minimize waste, spoilage, shrinkage, and unnecessary expenditures.
• Establish appropriate inventory par levels and reorder procedures to prevent overstocking and shortages.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, vendor shortages, damaged goods, and delivery-related issues.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate invoice processing, purchasing documentation, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Implement inventory management practices that support operational efficiency, financial controls, and accountability.

• Oversee the organization, efficiency, and operational standards of purchasing, receiving, storage, and related back-of-house areas.
• Ensure receiving docks, storage rooms, stockrooms, and designated inventory areas are maintained in a clean, safe, organized, and efficient manner.
• Establish and enforce procedures for the proper storage, handling, labeling, and distribution of goods and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, and food storage requirements.
• Coordinate with Culinary, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to address operational challenges involving storage, deliveries, and the movement of goods throughout the property.
• Identify opportunities to improve storage utilization, workflow efficiency, and overall back-of-house organization.
• Ensure proper handling and accountability of equipment, supplies, and inventory to minimize damage, loss, and unnecessary replacement costs.
• Maintain consistent operational standards and conduct routine inspections of assigned back-of-house areas.

• Develop and manage purchasing budgets in collaboration with Finance and department leadership.
• Monitor purchasing expenditures, budget variances, and product costs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze vendor pricing, purchasing volumes, and departmental…