OEM Purchasing Manager, The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection

Purchasing Manager, The Ben Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Ben, West Palm Beach, is part of Marriott's Autograph Collectiona curated portfolio of independent hotels celebrated for their distinctive character and exceptional guest experiences. Inspired by Byrd "Birdie" Dewey and her storied Ben Trovato Estate, The Ben blends timeless sophistication with modern storytelling. Overlooking the Palm Harbor Marina, our luxury property features elegant accommodations, Proper Gritour whisky and supper clubinspired restaurantand Spruzzo Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, downtown's only water-facing rooftop lounge offering Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Palm Beach Island. Every detail at The Ben is designed to deliver an experience that is "Exactly Like Nothing Else."

As Purchasing Manager at The Ben, you are entrusted with curating the behind-the-scenes excellence that defines our luxury guest experience. You will lead procurement operations with precision, ensuring that every itemfrom gourmet ingredients to bespoke amenitiesmeets our uncompromising standards of quality, freshness, and presentation. Your strategic mindset, refined negotiation skills, and commitment to excellence ensure that our hotel operates seamlessly, allowing our teams to deliver elevated service with grace and consistency.

Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, overseeing the purchase order system, conducting inventory audits, ensuring deliveries meet standards, managing returns, maintaining records, collaborating with teams, upholding food safety protocols, monitoring storage areas, utilizing technology, supporting vendor relationships, maintaining confidentiality, representing The Ben professionally, and performing additional duties as requested.

Qualifications include proven experience in purchasing, exceptional organizational and analytical skills, strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities, proficiency in inventory systems and Microsoft Office Suite, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., flexible availability, knowledge of food safety standards, and luxury product handling.

Core competencies include strategic procurement & vendor relations, luxury standards & quality assurance, inventory accuracy & operational efficiency, professionalism & confidentiality, collaboration & service excellence.

At Concord Hospitality, we believe in putting Associates First. As part of The Ben's team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, exclusive discounts, and a culture built on our Five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN.

Equal Opportunity Employer