Purchasing and Stores Manager

Purchasing and Stores Manager

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN KANANASKIS, AB.  SUBSIDIZED STAFF HOUSING IS AVAILABLE. 

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Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies!  The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career.  Join the Marriott family today! 

The Role:

As the Stores Manager you will manage the overall operations of the Purchasing, Storeroom, and Receiving Department to ensure that all departments of the hotel have adequate supplies to perform their duties in an efficient manner. You will be responsible for acquiring and documenting all purchases as authorized by the General Manager and Controller and must ensure that all hotel goods are properly received, stored, and issued.

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Controller, the primary responsibilities are:

• Oversee Purchasing, Storeroom, and Receiving operations to ensure all hotel departments are stocked with necessary supplies.
• Manage purchasing and documentation of all hotel goods, working with the General Manager and Controller, and occasionally negotiate with suppliers.
• Supervise, train, and motivate Stores and Receiving staff, providing guidance and support in all aspects of their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure that the department works closely with the Chef and Director of Food & Beverage to purchase the highest quality product.
• Ensure that all purchase order requests are properly completed and approved before a purchase order is prepared and the items are purchased.
• Ensure that all storage areas are secure, clean and properly organized, paying close attention to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Help management secure competitive quotes and confirm availability for new items not covered by existing contracts.
• Hire and manage employees effectively, ensuring responsibilities are met while supporting each employee's growth and development.
• Set and maintain par stock levels, keeping inventory low without affecting hotel efficiency.
• Ensure the Receiver accepts deliveries for the hotel, verifying shipments against purchase orders and managing necessary shipping tasks.
• Ensure all non-food and food batches are completed and delivered to Accounts Payable in a timely fashion.
• Ensure guest package tracking is maintained and updated daily.
• Assist Accounts Payable when there are discrepancies with invoices.
• Review supplier performance and communicate any problems to them immediately for corrective action
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet our criteria for environmental and ethical practices.
• Resolve any discrepancies in product, quantities and qualities if needed.
• Ensure that freezer and fridge temperatures and cleanliness meet current health and safety regulations.

Employment Experience and Educational Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Receiving and/or Purchasing role, preferably within a hotel environment
• Previous experience preferred in effective employee management
• A strong commitment to environmental practices
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, Micros, E-mail, Internet searching, and superior Excel skills required.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage a barrage of activities in any one day, ensuring all activities are completed.

Amazing Perks:

• Marriott Employee Travel program providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott’s chain of hotels.
• Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
• Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
• Onsite staff accommodations which include a residence convenience store and employee gym
• One meal per day in our employee cafeteria (taxable benefit)
• Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee:  Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
• Shuttle access to Calgary and Canmore
• Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
• Vacation is accrued starting on your first day of work at a rate of 4% of your earnings
• Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
• Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
• Kananaskis Parks Pass

Apply now or visit us to learn more information at www.livetheadventure.ab.ca

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 *Season Availability, subject to cut off dates.