JOB SUMMARY: 

This role will serve as the lead of procurement of all operational supplies and equipment for Exclusive Resorts’ portfolio of luxury residences. While continuously optimizing our existing purchasing standards and procedures, this person will work to identify improvement opportunities in product selection, vendor management, order deployment and cost savings. This will be a cross-functional role working both internally and externally, providing opportunities to collaborate with multiple key stakeholders. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Initiate and oversee the procurement of operating supplies for the club’s residence portfolio
• Lead strategic initiatives related to the Club’s operational procurement process and product selection  
• Manage key supplier relationships including day-to-day oversight, term and contract negotiations, supplier performance and cost management
• Regularly conduct market analyses and obtain competitive bids 
• Negotiate and execute bulk purchasing strategies to maximize volume pricing discounts
• Manage order fulfillment and delivery schedules 
• Manage transportation and delivery logistics
• Source and work with freight forwarders and customs brokers for international supply deployment
• Work with team leadership to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and new products  
• Manage inventory levels to ensure timely availability of products from vendors  
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of industry trends, new product releases and key industry players  
• Liaise with the marketing team to identify and source branding product opportunities 
• Work with the accounting and finance teams to ensure the effective and efficient use of Club budgetary resources 
• Special requests and ad hoc projects as requested or needed by the business

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge necessary to perform at this level is generally acquired through a related Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 or more years’ experience in purchasing or operations management
• Demonstrated track record of orchestrating significant cost savings in an organization
• Demonstrated success in evaluating and implementing process improvements start to finish  
• Self-starter with the ability to initiate learning from various stakeholders  
• Strong negotiation skills combined with ability to follow through
• Strong international Purchasing/Buying experience
• Must be comfortable navigating complex relationships to hold stakeholders accountable 
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional, expedient and dynamic problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Proficiency in functioning in a multi-tasking environment 
• Strong negotiation skills with a firm understanding of the hospitality operating supply market
• Positive approach to problem solving and strategy development