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Director of Purchasing
Job Description
Join an Award-Winning Luxury Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast
We are seeking an experienced Director of Purchasing to lead all procurement and inventory operations for a prestigious luxury beachfront resort in beautiful Miramar Beach, Florida. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in a high-end hospitality environment and understands the importance of delivering exceptional service through efficient purchasing, vendor management, and cost control.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury hotels or resorts, exceptional negotiation skills, and a passion for operational excellence. Responsibilities
- Direct all purchasing and procurement activities for the resort.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers while negotiating pricing, contracts, and service agreements.
- Source high-quality products that meet luxury hospitality standards.
- Ensure timely procurement of food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering, spa, retail, and operating supplies.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement effective inventory control procedures.
- Analyze purchasing trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage departmental budgets.
- Maintain compliance with company purchasing policies and financial controls.
- Partner closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Housekeeping, and other operational departments.
- Evaluate supplier performance and maintain approved vendor relationships.
- Lead and develop the purchasing team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure purchasing practices support sustainability initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive purchasing leadership experience within a luxury hotel, resort, or large hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of hospitality procurement, inventory management, and vendor negotiations.
- Experience purchasing for multiple departments including Food & Beverage, Engineering, Housekeeping, and Guest Services.
- Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
- Proficiency with purchasing, inventory, and ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts
- Career growth opportunities with a premier luxury resort
- Beautiful beachfront work environment
- Collaborative leadership team and exceptional company culture
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Meet Your Recruiter
Lisa Cimorelli, CTS
Director of Business Development, Staffing Services, Tampa, FL Office
Lisa Cimorelli, a Connecticut native, launched her career with J. Morrissey in 2005. For over 14 years, she played a pivotal role in the Windsor, CT office, where she was instrumental in building and growing the Healthcare Temporary Staffing Division. After a brief time away, Lisa has returned to the J. Morrissey family—this time bringing her expertise and energy to Central Florida.
As the driving force behind J. Morrissey’s brand-new Florida branch, Lisa is on a mission to recreate the success she helped achieve in Connecticut. The Florida team will specialize in both Temporary and Direct Hire staffing, with a strong focus on Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, Accounting & Finance, and Manufacturing, among others. With her proven track record and passion for connecting talent with opportunity, Lisa is ready to make J. Morrissey a powerhouse in Florida staffing.