Director of Purchasing

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
Luxury Resort • Montana, USA • USD $112,000 + Housing Allowance

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Director of Purchasing for a luxury resort in Montana. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role oversees the full purchasing function across the property, ensuring all departments are adequately supplied within operational budgets while maintaining compliance with purchasing policies, vendor relationships, and cost control targets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage all procurement activities including RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluations, and supplier awards
• Lead contract negotiations and maintain cost-effective, well-managed supplier relationships
• Develop strategic pricing agreements and multi-location contracts where applicable
• Oversee purchase order accuracy, delivery, and pricing across all departments
• Develop and enforce purchasing, receiving, and inventory management policies and procedures
• Maintain vendor, product, inventory, and pricing databases and catalogues
• Report on inventory and costing performance to departmental and senior leadership
• Collaborate with F&B, Hotel Operations, and Events teams on purchasing standards and SOPs
• Support menu costing and cost optimisation exercises
• Attend trade shows and industry events to identify innovative products and suppliers

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 5 years of progressive purchasing experience within the F&B;, hotel, or broader hospitality sector
• Experience in large-scale operations; multi-unit purchasing experience is a strong asset
• Proven budget and expense management skills with a track record of meeting or reducing cost targets
• Strong relationship development and exceptional vendor negotiation skills
• Excellent administration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of purchasing, costing, and inventory management systems is a plus
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and flexible to meet changing business demands
• College or university degree preferred; industry certifications or professional training an asset
• Must be a U.S. citizen - work permit sponsorship is not available for this role

WHAT'S OFFERED

• Base salary of USD $112,000 per year
• Housing allowance of USD $12,000 per year
• Relocation assistance of USD $3,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• Discounted stays at partner properties worldwide
• Learning and development opportunities