Franchised Food

**Franchised Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager**

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AC Hotels ** Share Job**

**Posting Date** Feb 10, 2022

**Job Number** 22018229

**Job Category** Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance

**Location** AC Hotel Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront, 299 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

**Brand** AC Hotels

**Schedule** Full-Time

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**Position Type** Management

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* Collaborates with food & beverage leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions

* Assesses current product availability and predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables

* Attends food shows, networks and negotiates pricing for pre-buys, and product specifications

* Prepares and diseminates product flash sheets for the field, educates hotel teams regarding product availability, challenges and pricing

* Upholds vendor standards for cleanliness, efficiencies and logistics

* Standardizes product lists, periodically analyzes and audits property invoices for compliance

* Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.

* Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing, contract management, and best practices

* Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.

* Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

* Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.

* Acts as the companys representative in negotiations with suppliers.

* Coordinates and clusters properties to reduce delivery charges and minimums and improve efficiencies

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* EOE M/F/D/V

* 3+ years of experience in related field required

* 2 year degree in related field preferred

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Strong negotiation skills and networking ability

* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills

* Superior time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines

* Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate

* Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in companys food & beverage operatio

* Familiar with sourcing and vendor management

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and common computer software programs

* Ability to learn computer software programs

* Reliable with ability to multi-task and work under pressure

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