Purchasing Manager

Description

Job Summary: Manage the purchasing and warehouse department, serving internal and external customers in accordance with Vila Galé standards, with emphasis on supplier negotiation and development. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a dynamic company that values social and environmental causes 2. Focus on employee growth and development 3. A positive, diverse, and inclusive environment Vila Galé seeks to integrate a Purchasing Manager into its team for the opening of its new hotel, VG Collection Opera São Luís, located in São Luís/MA. Vila Galé is the second-largest Portuguese hotel group and the largest resort chain in Brazil, experiencing strong expansion with 52 hotels: 34 in Portugal, 13 in Brazil, 4 in Cuba, and 1 in Spain. We invest in the growth and development of our employees and teams through innovation, loyalty, ambition, accessibility, freedom, and efficiency. We guarantee service quality by valuing our employees—with smiles and dedication—always being CLOSE TO YOU. **FUNCTION MISSION:** Manage the purchasing and warehouse department, professionally serving all internal and external customers in accordance with Vila Galé standards. **YOUR PROFILE:** Completed high school or currently pursuing a university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, or related fields. Intermediate computer skills and familiarity with hotel systems and/or software from an end-user perspective. Prior experience in purchasing is desirable. Experience in this role—or a similar one—in the food or hospitality industry would be an advantage. Basic knowledge of leadership, logistics, and purchasing negotiations. Social and logical-mathematical intelligence, organization, communication and persuasion skills, creativity, urgency orientation, and focus on both internal and external customers; **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:** Contact and negotiate with suppliers. Guide and participate in developing new suppliers and defining strategies to obtain better prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Request purchase and payment authorizations, and propose service and cost improvements to General Management. Carry out month-end closing procedures, controlling entries and analyzing results. Record invoices, monitor and record inventories. Select and train department staff, as well as monitor their development. **WHAT WE OFFER:** Beyond integration into a dynamic company committed to social and environmental causes and dedicated to valuing its employees, you can expect: Competitive salary and allowances aligned with the position; Health insurance plan after the probation period; Annual performance bonus; Internal training academy (e-learning, in-person, and intensive programs); Internal mobility programs (national and international); **Internal initiatives/programs (e.g.:** cross-training, mentoring, development labs, and much more); Access to partner discount catalog; Discounts on products and services, extendable to family members; Complimentary stays; Internal motivational, training, and festive events; Christmas and birthday gifts; Baby Kit for new parents; Use of laundry facilities for uniform care; Integration into a positive, diverse, and inclusive environment; Social and environmental responsibility policies. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, without any form of discrimination. We value diversity and inclusion within our team! The benefits and programs mentioned are subject to contracts and/or regulations available for internal consultation.