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**Franchised Food & Beverage Purchasing Manager**
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AC Hotels ** Share Job**
**Posting Date** Feb 10, 2022
**Job Number** 22018229
**Job Category** Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance
**Location** AC Hotel Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront, 299 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
**Brand** AC Hotels
**Schedule** Full-Time
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**Position Type** Management
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* Collaborates with food & beverage leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions
* Assesses current product availability and predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables
* Attends food shows, networks and negotiates pricing for pre-buys, and product specifications
* Prepares and diseminates product flash sheets for the field, educates hotel teams regarding product availability, challenges and pricing
* Upholds vendor standards for cleanliness, efficiencies and logistics
* Standardizes product lists, periodically analyzes and audits property invoices for compliance
* Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
* Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing, contract management, and best practices
* Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
* Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
* Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
* Acts as the companys representative in negotiations with suppliers.
* Coordinates and clusters properties to reduce delivery charges and minimums and improve efficiencies
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* EOE M/F/D/V
* 3+ years of experience in related field required
* 2 year degree in related field preferred
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong negotiation skills and networking ability
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Superior time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
* Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in companys food & beverage operatio
* Familiar with sourcing and vendor management
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and common computer software programs
* Ability to learn computer software programs
* Reliable with ability to multi-task and work under pressure
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