Purchasing Supervisor

Description

NATURAL TALENT

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CURATING ORIGINALITY TAKES TALENT

W Brisbane located at 81 N Quay Brisbane City QLD 4000 is hiring a Purchasing Supervisor.As Purchasing Supervisor you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient procurement receiving storage and inventory management of goods across the hotel. You will work closely with suppliers and internal departments to maintain stock integrity control costs and support operational excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise purchasing processes inventory accuracy vendor relationships and receiving operations while contributing to a culture of teamwork accountability and service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Coordinate and oversee purchasing receiving and inventory control activities.
• Print organize and distribute purchasing and inventory documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices receiving reports audits and inventory documentation.
• Verify track and reconcile incoming inventory and shipping invoices.
• Monitor inventory and PAR levels to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and analyse stock levels to determine purchasing needs.
• Identify and escalate low stock levels to management.
• Calculate inventory figures order quantities and associated costs.
• Receive unload inspect and process deliveries in accordance with company standards.
• Reject damaged incorrect or non-compliant deliveries and manage supplier return processes.
• Troubleshoot delivery discrepancies and liaise with vendors to resolve issues.

Leadership & Team Support

• Assist with training coaching scheduling and motivating team members.
• Support performance management and uphold workplace standards.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating professionalism accountability and teamwork.
• Foster positive working relationships across all hotel departments.
• Assist colleagues and support operational coverage as required.

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain knowledge of all company safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety handling storage and receiving procedures.
• Adhere to Marriott International policies and operational standards.
• Report workplace incidents injuries and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Complete all required training and certifications.

What Were Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in purchasing stores procurement receiving or inventory management within hospitality hotels food & beverage or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes stock control and inventory systems.
• Experience supervising or leading team members preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
• Ability to reconcile invoices inventory reports and purchasing documentation accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and solutions-focused.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to cost control.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Professional reliable and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Passionate about delivering operational excellence and supporting the guest experience behind the scenes.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand walk or move throughout the hotel for extended periods.
• Lift carry push and pull items up to 20kg
• Work in receiving docks storerooms and operational areas.
• Move safely through confined uneven or elevated spaces when required.
• Read and verify information accurately across a variety of formats.

BENEFITS

• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently byWBrisbane and internationally recognized training programs by Marriott International.
• Great places to work certified
• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group for you and your family & friends
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender age race disability status sexual orientation religion neurodiversity education levels and many more aspects of your identity

Marriott is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair equitable and accessible for all. If you have disability illness or injury we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone to discuss adjustments and our recruitment process please email us at

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Procurement
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1