**Description:** Nestled on the shores of Lady Bird Lake, in the heart of downtown Austin is **Hyatt Regency Austin** – where caring for people to be their best is our purpose and the foundation of all that we do! We are in search of an experienced and passionate **Purchasing Director** to join our team! We are proud to share that **Hyatt is a certified Great Place to Work®** and has been named to the **Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in the United States** —reflecting our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, support, and opportunity. **POSITION SUMMARY:** Reporting to the Director of Finance, the **Purchasing Director** assists the Finance and Operations Departments with the procurement, receipt, control, and disbursement of goods, as well as the monitoring, reporting, and control of cost of sales and inventory management. This position is Monday through Friday; however, flexibility for evenings, occasional weekends, and variable hours based on hotel business needs is required. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** · Ensure purchasing, receiving and other functional compliance as defined in the Hyatt Hotels Accounting P&P (Policy and Procedures), Accounting MOR (Management Operational Review), F&B (Food & Beverage) MOR, and other related MOR guidelines. · Oversee and direct all purchasing, receiving & F&B storeroom staff. · Monitor vendors for quality, service and price through standard purchasing specifications. · Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations and internal audits. · Ensure that all orders are properly received per policy in the hotel systems. · Ensure the efficient operation of the Purchasing Department in all aspects. · Research and identify new products and services for the hotel. · Responsible for all administrative functions of the Purchasing & Receiving Department, staffing, training and execution of other related duties. · Handle invoices, purchasing and related accounting issues and perform monthly reconciliations of receiving records and outstanding records. · Responsible for overseeing the physical control and organization and cleanliness of the hotel food and beverage storerooms, and the main loading dock. · Responsible for maintaining logical storeroom inventory levels operationally needed. · Ability to evaluate menu costs and potentials vs. actual. · Analyze cost control reports and makes recommendations for improvements. · Perform other duties as assigned. **BENEFITS! | We** **_care_** **for people so they can be their** **_best_** **. Our colleagues enjoy:** · **Career Growth and Advancement** – Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level · **Referral Bonuses up to $500.00 -** for bringing new members to our team · **Benefits Including Healthcare, Vision and Dental** -after 30 days of service · **Free and Discounted Room Nights** - at Hyatt Hotels around the world · **Free Parking** – Downtown Austin in our on-site garage · **Discounted Bus Passes** – subsidized by Hyatt, paid through payroll deduction · **Paid Time Off** – after 90 days of service · **Financial Assistance** – Tuition & Wellness reimbursement · **Employee Assistance** – Daily employee meal, 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources · **Discounts at various retailers** – at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More! _All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._ **Qualifications:** · Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in the hotel or comparable industry. · Ideally, demonstrated experience as purchasing manager or assistant with expertise in the Hotel and Catering industry. · Strong organizational skills required. · Skilled at problem solving with an ability to work professionally and respectfully with people at all levels of the organization. · Demonstrated working skills with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.) · Experience with purchasing management software (Birchstreet) is a plus. · Basic financial math skills and knowledge of industry metrics (COS %’s, pars, inventory turnover, etc.) · Ability to work in building environments of variable conditions (i.e. inside freezers, coolers, minimal-air-conditioned loading and receiving areas) · Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. · Ability to be certified on the use of materials handling equipment such as electric pallet jack. **Primary Location:** US-TX-Austin **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Austin **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Procurement and Purchasing **Req ID:** AUS009627 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.