Westgateresorts
Buyer
Orlando, FL, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
ComplianceNegotiationForecastingBudgetingExcelSupply ChainLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementERPInventory ManagementCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeFood SafetyDemand Planning
About the role
- About Westgate Resorts Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences.
- From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations.
- Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships that support operational excellence and long-term business goals.
- Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, rebates, service agreements, and purchasing terms to maximize value and reduce costs.
- Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives that support operational requirements while achieving budget objectives.
- Collaborate with department leaders to forecast demand, maintain inventory levels, and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
- Monitor supplier performance and document vendor results through the Supplier Rating Program and performance evaluations.
- Analyze purchasing metrics, spending trends, and supplier performance data to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, contracts, supplier records, and procurement files.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, finance, food & beverage, and leadership teams.
Requirements
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
- 5-8 years of experience in a Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Procurement Specialist, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Purchasing role.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel for reporting and spend analysis.
- Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and purchasing software.
- Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning concepts.
Nice to have
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPPB, CSCP, or other procurement/supply chain certifications preferred but not required.
Compensation
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes through spend analysis and purchasing recommendations.
Benefits
- Preferred experience within the hospitality, hotel, resort, vacation ownership, food service, restaurant, or retail industries.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
Company info
- About Westgate Resorts
- Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences.
- A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.
- As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!
- We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our growing hospitality procurement team.
- The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a wide range of products and services, including food and beverage supplies, operating supplies (OS&E), maintenance materials, equipment, and general services.
- This role supports multiple by ensuring timely delivery, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and building strategic supplier partnerships.
- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in purchasing, procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation, inventory planning, supply chain operations, and hospitality purchasing practices.
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