Purchasing Manager

About Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat - once a cherished educational institution - and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

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The Purchasing Manager will manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes, identify suppliers, research goods and services, process purchase orders, verify delivered items and supervise staff. This individual will also ensure that all purchases are made in accordance with the property budget and business needs.

• Lead and direct the work of the Team including hiring, training and supervising.
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies as well as manage inventory needs.
• Coordinate and partner with internal teams regarding their supply and equipment needs.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
• Report and review menu matrix and F&B cogs with Executive Team.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage budgets.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Schedule and verifying purchase deliveries.

This role is an opportunity to shape excellence behind the scenes. As a Purchasing Manager, you will blend strategic vision, refined judgment, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every procurement decision upholds the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and value while contributing to the distinctive essence of Auberge hospitality.

The annual gross salary (RAL) offered for this position ranges from €40,000 to €45,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall profile.

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.
• Proficiency in computers and information technology.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to departmental needs.

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com