Purchasing Director

We are looking for a Purchasing Director to join our pre-opening team at Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, set to open in Spring 2025.

Surrounded by natural beauty, the Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca spreads over 3 hectares of landscaped cliff tops and gardens cascading down to the sea, where it offers unique access to two coves surrounded by crystalline waters. The property is ideally located within Calvià, one of the most exclusive municipalities of the island, and close to key attractions such as the Portals port, the historical landmarks of the capital Palma de Mallorca, and the international airport.

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca will feature 131 guestrooms, including 44 suites and nine bungalows located just a few steps from the waterfront. The spacious accommodation will provide full or partial sea views, outdoor terraces or balconies, some of which offer private panoramic plunge pools. A comprehensive Spa at Mandarin Oriental will offer the Group’s signature wellness therapies and beauty treatments, with a focus on local nature-inspired programmes. The spa includes an indoor swimming pool, while three outdoor pools are located across the resort.  Guests will also have access to a wide range of water-sports as well as a comprehensive Children’s Club.

As the Purchasing Director, you will ensure all areas of accountability are performed within the standards set in the P&P Manual; that good communication and working relationships are maintained between the Purchasing & Logistics Management function and the hotel; and to actively monitor, assess and advise on standards of performance and working practices.

The Purchasing Director will be responsible for the following:

• Assist to implement and adhere to the Purchasing Management concept.
• To ensure the utilization of the most competitive quotes from suppliers that are capable of meeting MOMAL’s specifications in terms of quality and delivery schedule.
• To oversee purchasing, receiving, stores and logistics
• To adhere to the hotel purchasing procedures
• To update the knowledge of products and supplier information
• To develop and implement systems
• To re-negotiate and source annual contracts
• To maintain the inventory of stores items that are not in operation securely and to the stock levels agreed
• To maintain an inventory control of the offsite storage
• To manage and control the loading bay following the specifications provided by OHP in the tender document
• To maintain a log of the vehicles entering the bay in the system provided by OHP and pass information to Finance for monthly charging.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive purchasing experience in Luxury Hotels/Resorts preferred.
• Effective communication skills both written and spoken, in Spanish and English, with strong negotiation, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to assemble, analyse, understand integrated spreadsheets, and complex information.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software and computer skills required.
• Prioritisation and organisational skills necessary to meet deadlines and project execution.