Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Location: San Clemente Palace, Venice, Italy

Employment type: Full time

Reports to: Director of Finance / General Manager

Role overview

San Clemente Palace, a landmark 5‑star resort in Venice

, is seeking an experienced

Purchasing Manager with a proven background in luxury hospitality. You will own end‑to‑end procurement, supplier relationships, and inventory control to guarantee premium quality, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted supply across all operational departments.

Key responsibilities ·

Lead procurement operations across the resort, including requisitions, ordering, receiving, invoice reconciliation, and supplier performance monitoring. ·

Manage inventory and stock control; set par levels, monitor consumption, forecast demand, and implement measures to minimise waste and stockouts. ·

Coordinate with operational teams (F&B and kitchen, service, banqueting; Housekeeping; Front Office; Engineering) to align purchasing with menus, events, and seasonal peaks. ·

Develop and maintain procurement policies and SOPs to ensure compliance with budgetary, quality, safety, and sustainability objectives. ·

Onboard and manage suppliers; conduct performance reviews, resolve disputes, and drive continuous improvement. ·

Produce regular management reports on spend, savings, supplier KPIs, and inventory status.

Qualifications and experience ·

Minimum 4 years’ procurement experience

, with at least 2–3 years in luxury hotel or resort procurement. · Proven track record

in vendor management and inventory systems. · Strong financial acumen and experience managing procurement budgets. · Proficiency in

MS Office and experience with purchasing/ERP systems (Navision/Business Central or similar preferred). ·

Fluent

Italian

; English

fluency highly desirable. Additional languages are an advantage.

Personal attributes · Commercially minded with a focus on

quality, cost control, and guest experience. · Collaborative leader who builds trust with chefs, department heads, and external partners. · Proactive problem solver with excellent negotiation and analytical skills. · Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multicultural luxury environment and managing seasonal demand peaks.

What we offer · Leadership role within one of Europe’s most prestigious luxury properties. · Competitive compensation. · Accommodation, meals, uniform, and on‑property benefits. · Professional development and training opportunities. · A dynamic, supportive, and international team on a historic island setting.

How to apply

Apply on LinkedIn or send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant hotel procurement experience to

recruitment@sanclementepalace.it with the subject line

Purchasing Manager

. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; please indicate your availability or notice period.

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L'offerta di lavoro si intende riferita ad entrambi i sessi secondo il disposto delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91.