Storeroom Purchasing Supervisor

Storeroom & Purchasing Supervisor needed for 5-star luxury resort in Jamaica.

Mission Statement:

Bluefields Bay Villas provides high quality, upscale villa experiences for all of our visitors regardless of race, age, religion, or sexual preference. We aim to give all guests a strong taste of old Jamaica with classically attentive and individualized service, an authentic Jamaican appearance both inside the houses and all over the properties, and a strong mix of Jamaican foods for the international palette. Our guests expect world class service and food in a clean and well put together environment.

Chain of command:

Storeroom/Purchasing Supervisor> Executive Chef/ Financial Controller > General Manager (or Assistant) 

Summary:

The Storeroom/Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for all goods and services related to the company stored within the Storeroom. You are entrusted with the main responsibility to receive, store and issue supplies and equipment for the day-to-day villa operations. You are required to build a relationship with suppliers and ensure goods ordered and stocked are delivered in a timely manner. Inventory management is extremely important to be successful at this task as you are expected to aggressively source, negotiate and identify all needed supplies on behalf of the company. Monthly records and reports are a major part of responsibilities which should ultimately govern the processes and protocol of a well-managed and maintained Storeroom.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develops a purchasing strategy.

• Reviews and processes purchase orders.

• Manages other members of the Storeroom team.

• Maintains records of goods ordered and received.

• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.

• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.

• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.

• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.

• Schedules deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.

• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.

• Coordinates with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determine supply needs.

• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.

• Ensure all villa orders are filled correctly and on time