Purchasing Manager

Our colleagues are fundamental to delivering memorable experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture as diverse as the distinct hotels in our portfolio.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts^® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership
  of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: 

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies 
• Managing daily purchasing activities and allocating tasks 
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc. 
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs. 
• Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery 
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Translates operating forecasts into material requirement plans and thereby determines standard stock and reorder levels with Department Heads and Management.

 What we offer

$70,000 to $80,000 is the salary range for this position.

In return we'll give you a competitive benefit package including, hotel discounts worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG®. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to belong. 

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

What we need from you

For you to be the ideal candidate, you should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• At least four years of experience in hotel purchasing management.
• Prior experience with BirchStreet or similar procurement systems.
• Prior purchasing experience in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Abililty to work independently and collaboratively with multillple departments.
• Excellent communication and time management abiliites. 
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.  
• Must speak English 

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.