Director of Purchasing - Hotel del Coronado

Job Identification: 230081

Job Category: Supply Chain and Procurement

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary $125,000 to $135,000/USD/Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

An extraordinary opportunity awaits at The Hotel del Coronado , where timeless beachfront elegance meets an iconic hospitality legacy.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Purchasing to provide strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, vendor partnerships, and purchasing operations. This influential role will drive operational excellence, optimize costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and elevate purchasing strategies across the resort.

A key focus will be cultivating strong partnerships with Food & Beverage and Culinary leadership, developing strategic relationships with purveyors and suppliers, and ensuring the highest standards of product quality, value, and innovation.

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Senior Purchasing Director , you’re not just overseeing procurement operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Oversee purchasing operations: Plan, direct, and manage all procurement activities to secure high-quality products at competitive prices

• Manage supplier relationships: Lead the RFP and bid process, obtain competitive bids, and negotiate optimal pricing and terms with vendors

• Control inventory levels: Ensure appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs

• Conduct purchasing and quality control: Negotiate prices for food and non-food items, place orders, schedule deliveries, and ensure the quality of products received

• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.