Director of Purchasing

Company Description

SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Say farewell to the ordinary, and hello to the extraordinary!

Job Description

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Director of Purchasing is a key strategic leader responsible for overseeing all purchasing and warehouse operations across the SLS Barcelona hotel and its food & beverage outlets. This role ensures that procurement processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with company policies, while maintaining the highest standards of service and quality.

• Build and maintain the purchasing system.
• Develop, lead and manage the entire purchasing team.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
• Resolve vendor grievances and claims.
• Gather and analyze data, study sales and inventory records, identify suppliers, and stay on top of factors affecting supply and demand to forecast current and future costs of needed products and materials
• Identify and interview potential suppliers to determine quality, price, reliability, and delivery terms, and make decisions to ensure that needed supplies arrive in time and at the right price
• Administer bidding process and contracts for vendor performance / compliance within established limits for the purpose of securing items and / or services within budget and in compliance
• Responsible for the procurement and expediting of all material supplies, equipment and services
• Assists Finance / Accounting department in establishing purchasing policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with the company policies and needs
• Oversee procurement compliance and ensure adherence to state regulations, brand standards, and internal audit controls.
• Recommends substitutions for appropriate considerations, requests and analyzes quotes from vendors for unusual item.
• Oversee procurement compliance and ensure adherence to state regulations, brand standards, and internal audit controls.

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Additional Information

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SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

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