Purchasing Manager

• Permanent full-time 38 hrs Monday-Friday
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
• Join a large trusted Australian Brand & Victoria's largest member organisation

Great Things Start Here

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation creating meaningful travel and leisure experiences, useful home products and services, better outcomes for drivers, and a cleaner energy future. 

At RACV Royal Pines Resort, a short drive from Surfers Paradise set on a championship golf course with spacious rooms and authentic culinary experiences, enjoy the best of tourism and have room to grow in a changing industry that's yours to shape. Join our supportive leisure team whose job it is to help people live their best lives — whether they’re on holiday, visiting an attraction or treating loved ones to a special experience.

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and leadership? We’re seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to lead a small team and oversee the purchasing and stores operations, efficiency, cost reduction, and delivering great service to guests, suppliers and stakeholders.

This could be just the right role for you?

Located in the stores and loading dock area, at the rear of the resort, you will be responsible for the incoming and outgoing flow of inventory. Working indoors and outdoors, this is a hands-on role that requires heavy lifting, and are actively moving between the office, storerooms, fridges, freezers and loading dock. Your key responsibilities include:

• Processing requisition orders, placing orders with suppliers and source quality produce and products from suppliers at a competitive market rate.
• Managing the daily deliveries from suppliers, of consumables (food & beverage) and non-consumable (eg. guest/room supplies, equipment, linen, stationery) items and distribution throughout the resort departments.
• Operating the forklift regularly to unload stock from trucks, manage receipt of deliveries and process accounts payable invoices.
• Collaborating with other departments and our conference & events logistics team, to support our valued clients, suppliers and contractors to receive deliveries pre-event and removal of goods post event.
• Managing inventory, handle and store food items correctly to minimise spoilage, perform stock rotations, maintain appropriate stock levels and complete stock counts. 
• Monitoring and regulating the flow of traffic efficiently at the loading dock and minimising hazards to maintain a safe work environment, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Providing a consistent delivery of a high standard of customer service, building strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders including the kitchen, food & beverage and finance teams, suppliers, contractors & partners.
• Recording, reporting and using Oracle IMS system software and MS Office excel & word.
• Leading a small team, promoting teamwork and providing guidance, support, training and development.
• Participate in our leadership management team, attend meetings and training.

What you'll need to be successful

• 5+ years relevant experience in a purchasing or cost controller role, preferably in a 4/5 star hotel/resort environment
• Developed leadership skills to lead a small team and maintain a positive team culture
• An understanding of hotel operations in both front + back of house
• A solid understanding of the fundamental principles of purchasing and bill of materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of optimal stock control procedures
• Best practice advocate for stocktaking procedures
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to resolve issues with stakeholders
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and laterally
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and make informed decisions

• Strong commitment to providing a safe working environment

We are offering

• Permanent Full-time 38 hours week Monday – Friday between 7am-4pm
• Competitive salary, industry benchmarked
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & resorts, including roadside assistance, insurance, accommodation, dining, health and wellbeing – gym, golf, spa, eye wear + more
• Employee of the month awards & recognition programs
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Uniform
• Complimentary parking onsite
• Values led and collaborative workplace culture

 The RACV difference  

  If you’re curious, we’re always looking for the best and brightest minds to come aboard for the journey.   

Application process  

 You can learn more about the RACV at careers.racv.com.au  

Applicants will be required to complete an initial 20-minute AI online chat interview.

 Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.  

Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Storeperson  and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.  

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.

 Submit your CV via the link below.