About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About QT
A collection of 10 hotels and resorts spanning Australia and New Zealand, each QT is linked by our signature service and commitment to quirk. And our people? With personalities as unique and extraordinary as each property, individuality is more than encouraged. What will you bring to the mix?
About QT Melbourne
Woven into the city’s fabric, QT Melbourne is at the heart of the CBD’s cultural beat. Want to come into our fold? Show us your service-minded side and help keep luxury evolving across 188 industrial inspired rooms and signature dining from laneway to rooftop. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got.
About the role
Are you a visionary with a flair for creativity and a passion for excellence? QT Melbourne is looking for a dynamic and driven Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement with individuality and innovation. This role is your chance to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, curating unique and exceptional experiences behind the scenes. If you thrive on thinking outside the box and delivering quality with a personal touch, we want you on our team!
As Purchasing Manager at QT Melbourne, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our hotel operates efficiently and delivers exceptional quality. This role focuses on sourcing the best products, managing inventory, and fostering supplier relationships while optimizing costs. Collaborating with the Food & Beverage team, Executive Chef and Financial Controller, you’ll help enhance our offerings and maintain our reputation for innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement efficient procurement procedures to ensure timely and cost-effective ordering, in alignment with hotel policies and financial objectives. Familiarity with Coupa software is advantageous.
- Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain professional, competitive relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, maintain accurate records, and oversee monthly stock takes to ensure optimal inventory control.
- Cost Optimization: Work closely with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef to optimize food and beverage cost percentages and contribute to menu development.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all purchases and inventory are accurately reported, authorized, and compliant with hotel policies.
- Data Analysis: Perform regular cost and potential analyses to maximize revenue while controlling expenses.
- Collaboration: Participate in hotel meetings and collaborate with the Financial Controller to align purchasing strategies with broader business objectives.
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- A detail-oriented and organized professional with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the hospitality industry.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and overall computer skills are essential.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
- A proactive problem solver who thrives in the fast-paced demands of a luxury hotel environment.
- A commitment to quality, cost efficiency, and consistently delivering exceptional results.
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