Purchasing Manager

About Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

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Embark on a journey of refined hospitality as a Purchasing Manager at Collegio alla Querce, where every interaction becomes an artful orchestration of bespoke experiences.

The Purchasing Manager will manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, identify suppliers, research goods and services, process purchase orders, verify delivered items and supervise the team. He/she will also ensure that all purchases are made in accordance with the property budget and business needs. 

• Lead, train, and direct the work of the Purchasing team.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies as well as manage inventory needs.
• Coordinate and partner with other departments regarding their supply and equipment needs.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintain strong relationships with our partners and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Schedule and verify purchase deliveries.
• Participate in department meetings as scheduled.

This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned based on departmental needs.

• At least 3 years of previous experience as a Purchasing Manager in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire high performance.
• Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field preferred

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com