Purchasing Director

Elevate Your Career at the Premier Hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City

At Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, we bring together spacious rooms, stunning mountain views, outdoor amenities, and exceptional dining in the heart of downtown, setting a new standard in hospitality. We're looking for enthusiastic, service-oriented individuals who thrive on connecting with people from around the globe. As part of our team, you'll proudly represent the Hyatt Regency brand and play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for our guests every day. Take the first step toward joining a global company that values personal connections, teamwork, and exceptional service.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because we genuinely care about their experience. We're dedicated to providing excellent service and creating moments that make a lasting impact.

We would enjoy meeting you in person, with the possibility of an on-the-spot Job Offer! Please join us for Open Interviews / "Walk-in Wednesday"

Interviews will be held onsite at Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at our beautiful hotel:

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
170 S W Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 8410

For Meeting Room location, please check in at the Security Office for more information

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Why Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City?

Benefits and perks include but are not limited to:

Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights

Receive up to 8 Paid Float Days upon hire! *Dependent on hire date

Enjoy complimentary meals in our colleague Cafe for every shift worked

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Full-Time colleagues can enroll after just 30 days!

401K retirement savings plan and company match

Up to $1,000 in educational assistance per year

Opportunities to work and visit Hyatt Hotels and Resorts around the world

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Purchasing Director is responsible for leading all purchasing, receiving, and inventory control functions in support of Food & Beverage and hotel operations. This role develops and directs purchasing strategies, vendor management, inventory flow, and cost controls to ensure efficient operations, compliance with Hyatt standards, and support of overall financial and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Lead sourcing and procurement of food, beverage, rooms, and operational supplies
• Develop and manage purchasing policies and procedures
• Maintain par levels aligned with business volumes
• Monitor obsolete inventory and coordinate write-offs
• Conduct inventories and reconcile to financial systems
• Ensure FIFO, cleanliness, and health code compliance
• Obtain competitive bids and process purchase orders

Receiving & Systems Compliance

• Oversee daily receiving and invoice processing
• Validate purchase orders, quantities, and pricing
• Refuse non-conforming deliveries and obtain credits
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Utilize BirchStreet and Avendra systems

Operational Leadership

• Supervise and train purchasing and storeroom colleagues
• Maintain clean receiving and storage areas
• Oversee Hotel vehicles and maintenance
• Coordinate equipment service contracts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Executive Chef on pars and FIFO
• Review Catering Event Orders
• Collaborate with F&B and Events leadership and Finance