Purchasing Manager

Description

Vila Galé seeks to integrate a Purchasing Manager into its team for the opening of its new hotel, VG Reserva do Paiva, located in Cabo Santo Agostinho/PE. Vila Galé is the second-largest Portuguese hotel group and the largest resort chain in Brazil, experiencing strong expansion with a portfolio of 52 hotels: 34 in Portugal, 13 in Brazil, 4 in Cuba, and 1 in Spain. We believe in the growth and development of our employees and teams through innovation, loyalty, ambition, accessibility, freedom, and effectiveness. 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, serving all internal and external customers professionally and in accordance with Vila Galé standards. **YOUR PROFILE:** Completed high school education or currently pursuing a university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, or related fields. Intermediate knowledge of computer applications and hotel systems/software from an end-user perspective. Previous experience in purchasing is desirable. Experience in this role—or similar roles—in the food or hospitality sector will be considered an advantage. Basic understanding 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. Register invoices, monitor and record inventories. Select and train department staff, as well as supervise their professional development. **WHAT WE OFFER:** Beyond integration into a dynamic company committed to social and environmental causes—and one that values its employees—you can expect: Competitive salary and allowances aligned with the position; Health insurance plan after the probationary period; Annual performance-based 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 vacancies 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 applicable contracts and/or internal regulations available for consultation.