Purchasing Manager Location: San Clemente Palace, Venice, Italy
Seasonal - Tempo pieno
Reports to: Director of Finance / General Manager
Role overviewSan 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.· 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.· 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.· Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, multicultural luxury environment and managing seasonal demand peaks.
What we offer· Leadership role within one of Europe's mos