Vice President

Job Description

The VP of Purchasing and Logistics leader must have hospitality (hotel/resort) experience. Individual will report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and oversee FF&E, OS&E, Sourcing, Procurement and Warehouse & Logistics departments encompassing 50+ team members.

Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

Integrity

Passion

Work Ethic

Job Responsibilities

Oversee all facets of Procurement, FF&E, Sourcing, Warehouse and Logistics, including personnel, project management, contract negotiation, brand specifications, etc.

Lead a team culture to provide exceptional service to the end user and develop a strong internal team culture

Lead all sourcing efforts, securing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and supplies to align with brand specifications

Form relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company with a focus on service, quality, and cost savings

Develop new processes and system to support the purchasing operations and improve maintain financial success

Communicates department visions, develop strategic plan, implement process and training, and track results

Develop and update FF&E and OS&E brand specifications

Negotiate national agreements, including FF&E, OS&E, freight, and system contracts

Develop budget templates and maintain budgets and expenses for each project

Develop and maintain project schedules

Reviewing purchasing orders and contracts for conformance to policies and global planning

Ensure warehouse inventory is properly secured and managed

Manage all PAR level counts

Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers

Train buyer on product knowledge and specifications

Resolve receiving and accounts payable issues through process improvement

Maintains a working understanding of Fusion and its involvement of departments daily business

Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures

Must represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Associate's Handbook

Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential

Other duties as assigned by leadership