The Purchasing Manager OEM obtains products, components, and manages inventory by directing procurement, disbursement, shipping quantities and receiving schedules, assists with vendor relationships, on occasion negotiates cost, assisting with the discovery of new complementing product & resources. Will negotiate with vendors for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.
Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree, in a business-related area required with at least 3 years Prior Hotel or related experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Organizational skills for efficient office control are mandatory.
• Demonstrates Negotiating skills with the ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Solid decision-making skills and ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity while under pressure.

• Reports to the Director and/or Assistant Director of Finance/Accounting.
• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Ensure all departments have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ensure purchases are made for the highest quality product at the lowest possible price.
• Ensure all requisitions are properly completed and approved prior to order.
• Assist Accounting Department as necessary.
• Coordinate purchases to capital projects with both the Director of Finance and outside contractors, if applicable.
• Conduct frequent quality control audits.
• Prepares fiscal reports and update monthly checkbook as necessary.
• Conduct monthly beverage inventories and reconciliations.
• Follows hotel procedures for guest packages including messages pertaining to package arrival and acquiring payment for handling fees.
• Coordinates with convention services for group packages (incoming and outgoing).
• May set up a “pop” up delivery kiosk in the lobby for in-house group packages.
• Responsible for the achievement of departmental objectives and goals.
• Maintain open communication with other departments.
• Conduct and attend meetings as necessary.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager and/or the Director of Finance.