Purchasing Manager F/M/X

Company Description

About Orient Express

Artisan of travel since 1883, Orient Express sublimates the art of travel with its luxury trains, hotels, and sailing yachts. The brand has just launched its first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, in Rome - which will be followed by Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in 2026. The experience continues with the recent launch of La Dolce Vita Orient Express train, followed by Orient Express Corinthian in 2026, the first of two Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and finally, the return of L'Orient Express train to railways. Since 2022, Orient Express is part of Accor Group's leading collection of luxury brands with a century-old legacy in the hotels and fine- dining sectors. In 2024, Accor and LVMH entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Orient Express. Follow the journey at @orientexpress on Instagram or visit the website at www.orient-express.com.

About Orient Express La Minerva

Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome is the first Orient Express hotel, La Minerva, in 2025. Orient Express has entrusted the interior architecture and artistic direction of the hotel Hugo Toro. The former Palazzo Fonseca is a sumptuous 17th-century palace with a huge, majestic façade. A place of memory still adorned with its Roman columns, sculptures by Rinaldo Rinaldi, a disciple of Canova, and the fascinating goddess Minerva. At the end of 2024, a new décor and interior inspired by the Roman domus and the riches of the "Eternal City" will be revealed with a new touch of contemporary elegance.

Job Description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement and purchasing activities of the hotel, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best quality, price, and terms. The role supports operational excellence by maintaining supplier relationships, controlling costs, ensuring compliance with company policies, and safeguarding the luxury standards of the property.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the hotel's operational and financial objectives.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers for food & beverage, housekeeping, engineering, spa, and operating supplies.
• Ensure the timely availability of goods and services required for daily hotel operations.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and service providers.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, service levels, and compliance with hotel standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, payment terms, and service conditions.
• Achieve cost efficiencies without compromising product quality or guest experience.
• Monitor purchasing expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Analyze purchasing reports and provide recommendations to optimize spending.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee stock control procedures to minimize waste, losses, and stock shortages.
• Ensure regular inventory counts and reconciliation processes are conducted accurately.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Work closely with department heads to understand purchasing requirements and operational needs.
• Lead, train, and develop the Purchasing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, with at least 1 year in a managerial role within hospitality environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working with procurement and inventory systems.
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and purchasing software.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

• Gross annual salary range: 35.000 - 43.000 euro
• Annual performance-based bonus (MBO)
• Health insurance
• ALL - Heartist Program: Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at all ACCOR locations and partner venues worldwide.
• Learning & development: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.