Purchasing Agent - Marriott Westchester

About Us:The newly reimagined and remodeled Westchester Marriott Hotel is located in historic Tarrytown, New York. Our 444 room hotel is nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley and easily accessible for our associates; with a bus stop located directly across the street and ample parking dedicated to our associates. Come and join our amazing, talented, and dedicated “family,” as we like to call it. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of our Loves Culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, PTO programs, Associate appreciation and recognition events and endless career opportunities. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement (401k) plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, free meals and much more. We take care of our guests, our community and each other because as an associate of the Westchester Marriott, YOU are the difference. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.Overview:

Assist the Hotel Departments in their purchasing needs, while monitoring hotel spending.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Director Food and Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs and order all F and B products according to hotel needs and specifications. Forecast operational needs and schedule deliveries of all food and beverage items.
• Monitor the grades and quality of products received to ensure that they meet the hotel's established standards.
• Determine the food and beverage requirements for all catering menus, and orders according to guarantee of the menus.
• Participate in all hotel meetings including weekly staff, Food and Beverage, and daily menu meeting.
• Supervise purchasing staff, including interviewing prospective associates for the purchasing department, training, coaching, counseling and discipline, to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the purchasing department, such as ordering, receiving, issuing and storing.
• Obtain bids from vendors, using the telephone and FAX machines, according to the specifications set by the department heads. Determine the best possible price for the desired items, and place orders for all non-food items. Schedule deliveries of non-food items to meet the operational needs outlined by the department heads.
• Maintain HEI Hotels and Resorts purchasing programs and arrangements. Ensure adherence to all corporate purchasing policies and procedures such as requisition process.
• Personally check and ensure appropriate levels of inventories are maintained to minimize waste and maximize ratio turnover.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must have full knowledge of food, beverage, general and printing products and purchasing procedures.
• Basic mathematical and computer skills to order items and track deliveries.
• Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct, coach, train and discipline associates, as necessary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits:

Hourly rate $26.10 per hour.

 

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

 

                                                               

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.