Purchasing Manager at Omni Hotels & Resorts in Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America

Job description

• Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
• Omni Shoreham Hotel
• An icon among Washington, D.C. hotels, the Omni Shoreham has hosted presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls since its inception in 1930. Nestled within one of the city’s premier residential and diplomatic neighborhoods, this 13.5-acre resort boasts over 100,000 Sq Ft of meeting and event space, 4.5 acres of pristine gardens, outdoor terraces, outdoor pool and health club truly make this the resort hotel of the Nation’s Capital.
• The Omni Shroreham Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Shoreham may be your perfect match.
• This role will provide support to the Director of Purchasing for the acquisition of food, beverage, and non-perishable purchases at maximum economics based on business activity and act as a liaison between the resort and supplier representatives in the procurement of goods and services required to achieve the objectives of each department.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Purchasing/Receiving hourly staff through delegation of work tasks to achieve set objectives.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by storeroom associates, specifically food and beverage requirements according to forecasted menus.
• Attend all food and beverage and related meetings such as menu tie-down, weekly forecast and financial services.
• Maintain close communications with the chefs and catering department on requirements for future menu events to evaluate menus against par inventories in determining necessary requirements for outlets and banquet functions.
• Establish and maintain training tools for subordinates to achieve a better knowledge and understanding of the purchasing process and applications such as: product familiarity, receiving and storage standards. EOM reconciliation of food and beverage, EOM accounts payable closing.
• Responsible for department training, reviews, disciplinary actions and associate recognitions.
• Evaluate vendor performance in compliance to purchasing bid procedures.
• Monitors vendor ability to provide timely and consistent quality according to established specifications.
• Interact with other departments to ensure that guest needs are satisfied.
• Responsible for with monthly inventory.
• Maintain a flexible schedule at all times because the hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Work daily with accounts payable to ensure Birchstreet is accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage weekly bid process to ensure the best prices are being obtained on frequently purchased items.
• Coordinate weekly wine, liquor and beer purchases, ensuring compliance with state liquor laws.
• Establish and maintain requisition procedures for alcoholic beverages that guarantee maximum control over inventories.
• Champion and drive the All In Omni culture.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as storeroom attendant in a high volume, upscale Hotel
• Exceptional guest service skills.
• Computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
• Be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment.

Skills

Required

• Exceptional guest service skills
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Pay Type
• Salary
• Hiring Min Rate
• Hiring Max Rate
• 90,000 USD