Purchasing Manager

Description:

Located in the heart of Southern California's Coachella Valley, The Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas is a premier luxury resort known for world-class accommodations, championship golf, acclaimed dining, and rejuvenating spa experiences. We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead resort-wide procurement operations. This role is responsible for managing sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control in alignment with brand standards and budget goals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and brings strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the hospitality supply chain.

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The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. This is the pay range Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience and education.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all purchasing activities for the resort, including sourcing, ordering, and inventory management of goods and services across all departments (e.g., Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, Spa).

• Ensure compliance with Hyatt's corporate procurement policies and local regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and consistent product quality.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with department heads to forecast purchasing needs and avoid shortages or overstocking.

• Receive invoices from vendors and create/submit purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.

• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard against waste, fraud, and inefficiencies.

• Conduct regular audits of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to support budget planning, cost control initiatives, and monthly reporting.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, sustainability initiatives, and vendor consolidation to enhance operational efficiency.

• Manage a small team or collaborate cross-functionally to ensure purchasing operations run smoothly.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a hospitality or resort environment; luxury or full-service hotel experience highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and supplier/vendor management.

• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with BirchStreet or similar procurement software is a plus.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently, multitask effectively, and communicate across various departments.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Primary Location: US-CA-Indian Wells

Organization: Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Procurement and Purchasing

Req ID: IND004710

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.