Purchasing Supervisor

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Nestled on a private island in Jinji Lake, Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou emerges as a tranquil oasis embraced by lush gardens and sparkling waters. As an urban resort, it stands just steps from the city’s core—yet within its bounds lies a tranquil sanctuary, where the hustle of downtown softens into serene privacy. The Hotel features 199 guest rooms and suites complemented by 11 standalone villas, providing an idyllic sanctuary for family gatherings, romantic getaways, or business stays.

About the role:

Purchasing Supervisor role ensures purchasing compliance with policies, processes F&B and hotel supplies, secures competitive pricing via bidding and market surveys, evaluates suppliers, monitors deliveries, and manages the BirchStreet system. It also supports food safety and trains system users.

What you will do:

• Ensure all local and corporate policies, rules, internal controls and procedures and safeguards as they relate to the Purchasing Department are complied with.
• Work with departments who request for any supplies for hotel operation, mainly on food items, F&B supplies, etc.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, annually close bidding of hotel food supplies for pricing update.
• Obtain competitive prices from different suppliers for comparison to meet the purchase needs from user departments.
• Maintain a good level of pricing on hotel supplies, mainly F&B related items.
• Verify the qualification of any new suppliers as well as the products quality.
• Identify and develop reliable sources of supplies and optimize the logistics and delivery.
• Assist on Receiving to monitor the delivery practice of suppliers, coordinate with suppliers when necessary and complete supplier annual review.
• Monitor the delivery of any approved orders from suppliers and chase for the delayed deliveries.
• Participates in negotiations for any type of purchasing contracts.

What you bring:

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
• One to two years previous experience in a supervisory position in Purchasing.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Mandarin Speaking and Work authorization in China is a must.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• An opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a full time position
• Usual administrative shifts but may vary upon operation needs

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