PURCHASING MANAGER

Purchasing Manager — San Clemente Palace, Venice Location: San Clemente Island, 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 sending 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. Tutti i CV devono essere inviati comprensivi di autorizzazione al trattamento dei dati personali in conformità al Regolamento UE n. 2016/679 - GDPR e saranno utilizzati esclusivamente per la selezione in corso. L'offerta di lavoro si intende riferita ad entrambi i sessi secondo il disposto delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91. #J-18808-Ljbffr