Purchaising Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will feature 95 keys and 25 branded residential homes, 8 distinct F&B outlets, all thoughtfully designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty. Wellness will be a defining pillar of the property, delivering a holistic experience that harmonizes with the natural environment while enhancing overall wellbeing through the restorative power of nature. The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.

About the Role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our pre-opening team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position will lead the property’s purchasing activities, ensuring that goods and services are sourced competitively, ethically and efficiently while meeting Four Seasons quality standards, operational requirements and financial controls.

What You Will Do

• Lead the property’s purchasing function and ensure the timely procurement of food, beverages, operating supplies, equipment and contracted services.
• Support all pre-opening procurement activities, including vendor sourcing, product evaluations, opening orders, delivery schedules and coordination of operational supplies and equipment.
• Partner with department leaders to understand purchasing requirements, specifications, quality expectations and delivery timelines.
• Source, evaluate and maintain relationships with qualified local and international suppliers while identifying opportunities to support responsible local procurement.
• Obtain and analyze competitive quotations, negotiate prices and commercial terms, and make purchasing recommendations based on quality, value, availability and service.
• Prepare, review and process purchase orders through Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring that each transaction follows the established approval process and is supported by complete documentation.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders, lead times and delivery schedules, proactively resolving shortages, delays, substitutions and quality concerns.
• Maintain current supplier records, contracts, quotations, product specifications, pricing histories and required compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Receiving, Stores and Finance to verify that deliveries, invoices and purchase orders are accurate and properly reconciled.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with Four Seasons policies, internal controls, budget requirements, ethical standards and applicable local regulations.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends and product availability and provide relevant updates and recommendations to hotel leadership.
• Support inventory-control processes, periodic counts and the establishment of appropriate par levels in partnership with operational departments.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach and develop the Purchasing team, promoting accountability, collaboration and consistently high standards.
• Protect confidential commercial information and avoid actual or perceived conflicts of interest in all supplier and purchasing relationships.

What You Bring

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• A minimum of three to five years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort or high-volume hospitality operation.
• Strong knowledge of the Dominican supplier market, procurement practices, competitive bidding, contract negotiation and inventory controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail and demonstrated integrity in managing supplier relationships.
• Fluency in Spanish and working proficiency in English are required. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable purchasing and financial-management system is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and professional-development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth within Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Employee travel program, including complimentary and discounted stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide, subject to program eligibility.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• Complimentary employee meals while on duty.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment built on mutual respect, collaboration and the Golden Rule.

Schedule & Hours

• This is a full-time position.
• The primary schedule will be during regular business hours; however, flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays may be required based on deliveries, inventories, operational demands and pre-opening activities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the Dominican Republic.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is committed to providing an inclusive workplace in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience and business requirements, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable law.

We look forward to receiving your application.