Description

Summary

Job Title:

Interim Assistant Director of Purchasing

Location:

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa - Beaver Creek, Colorado

Position Type:

Interim / Temporary Assignment

Position Summary

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Interim Assistant Director of Purchasing to support and oversee procurement operations during a transitional period. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless purchasing operations, maintaining compliance with Hyatt and Avendra standards, and driving cost control initiatives-particularly within Food & Beverage.

This leader will partner closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Finance, and operational teams to uphold the resort's luxury standards while identifying efficiencies and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Leadership & Compliance

• Support the Director of Purchasing in overseeing all procurement functions for the resort
• Ensure full compliance with Hyatt purchasing policies, audit standards, and internal controls
• Serve as the hotel's BirchStreet Administrator, ensuring adherence to requisition, purchase order, and inventory processes
• Drive Avendra compliance, maximizing program participation, cost savings, and rebate performance
• Act as primary liaison with the Avendra Account Manager

Operations, Receiving & Inventory Management

• Oversee daily operations of the loading dock, receiving, and storeroom areas, ensuring exceptional organization, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Maintain strict storeroom security, product rotation, and par level accuracy
• Ensure quality control at the point of delivery, upholding luxury brand standards
• Lead and coordinate quarterly inventory processes
• Serve as Dock Master, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and operational flow

Financial Performance & Cost Control

• Partner with the Executive Chef and Finance team to drive Food & Beverage cost controls and achieve budgeted targets
• Monitor purchasing patterns and inventory levels to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce waste
• Support initiatives to optimize inventory levels, including reducing excess beverage inventory
• Ensure compliance with purchase order policies and contribute to accurate financial reporting

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Source, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to support cost improvement initiatives and evolving operational needs
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality, consistency, and competitive pricing
• Continuously identify new and innovative products to enhance the resort's offerings, including seasonal and outlet-specific initiatives

Beverage Program Support

• Act as a key liaison between beverage representatives, operational leadership, and the DOO
• Collaborate with vendors to secure favorable pricing, promotions, and allocations
• Support planning and execution of beverage activations and programming throughout the year

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Report to the Executive Chef with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Finance
• Partner with all departments to support sourcing needs and ensure timely procurement of goods
• Provide leadership and guidance to purchasing and receiving colleagues, ensuring consistency and accountability

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a luxury hotel or resort environment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Avendra and BirchStreet systems highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Food & Beverage operations and cost control practices
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and lead effectively in an interim capacity
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills