Engineering Purchasing Manager

Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Job Description

As the Engineering Purchasing Manager at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, your primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the procurement process for engineering and maintenance operations through effective utilization of procurement systems and protocols.

What is in it for you:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
• Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
• Employee Travel Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Platform
• Discounts on food & beverage/fitness centre/spa/golf
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor Dayforce daily to authorize activities from the previous day.
• Prepare and send Dayforce reports to Payroll bi-weekly.
• Input weekly schedules accurately and adjust for employee time-off requests in Watson / Unifocus.
• Generate purchase orders (POs) using Birchstreet.
• Coordinate order placements with suppliers using designated PO numbers.
• Establish and monitor vendors in CORA, ensuring vendor status is current.
• Manage daily operations within the CORA system.
• Verify invoices in CORA to ensure timely payment processing.
• Compile and distribute monthly financial reports to CASD.
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
• Follow policies, procedures and service standards.
• Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Relevant experience in a similar procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Possession of a valid Alberta Driver's License.
• Familiarity with POMEC GL codes for accurate coding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications required (Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Responsible and able to complete work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Your team and working environment:

• Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel.
• Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resort in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer.
• Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections.
• Sitting: 1-2 hr/day.
• Walking: 4-8 hr/day.
• Standing: 4-8 hr/day.
• Bending/Reaching: 4-8 hr/day.
• Pushing/pulling: 4-8 hr/day.
• Physical Effort: must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, must be able to work from ladders, lifts and scaffolding.
• Visual Effort: high.
• Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside, outside and mechanical service areas.

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Since 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for both guests and colleagues alike. Essential to this success has been diversity, equity and inclusion being woven into the fabric of our brand’s DNA. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fostering an open and inclusive culture that welcomes everyone, empowers all colleagues and cultivates individual and collective innovation and performance. Our ambition is to provide all of our Talent with fair and equitable opportunities to grow to attain their full potential. We believe that diversity in our teams not only enriches the lives of our Talent, but also provides the best possible experience to everyone who visits our iconic hotels and resorts worldwide.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application/recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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