Vice President - Purchasing and Logistics

Company Description
ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!
Job Description
The position of VP of Purchasing and Logisticswill report into Senior Vice President of Development and Operations and provide leadership, direction and motivation to the Purchasing and Logistics team regarding team member culture, procurement, sourcing, and execution of projects. The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing all Purchasing and Logistics projects and team company-wide, with the intent to restructure and redevelop the department.
Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity
• Passion
• Work Ethic

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team culture to provide exceptional service to the end user
• Develop a strong internal team culture
• Improve and maintain financial success
• Oversee all facets of Procurement, FF&E, Sourcing, Warehouse and Logistics, including personnel, project management, contract negotiation, brand specifications, etc.
• Lead all sourcing efforts, securing partnerships with manufacturers, distributors and supplies to align with brand specifications
• Form relationships with key stakeholders throughout the company with a focus on service, quality, and cost savings
• Develop new processes and system to support the purchasing operations
• Communicates department visions, develop strategic plan, implement process and training, and track results
• Develop and update FF&E and OS&E brand specifications
• Negotiate national agreements, including FF&E, OS&E, freight, and system contracts
• Develop budget templates and maintain budgets and expenses for each project
• Develop and maintain project schedules
• Reviewing purchasing orders and contracts for conformance to policies and global planning
• Ensure warehouse inventory is properly secured and managed
• Manage all PAR level counts
• Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
• Train buyer on product knowledge and specifications
• Resolve receiving and accounts payable issues through process improvement
• Maintains a working understanding of Fusion and its involvement of departments daily business
• Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures
• Must represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Associate's Handbook
• Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in business, finance, or hospitality management. Experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Must have a minimum of ten (10+) years of Purchasing and/or Logistics experience
• Must have a minimum of ten (5+) years in Hospitality Supply Chain Management
• Must have a minimum of five (5+) years executive management level experience in Purchasing and Logistics
• Be able to lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds.
• Travel required

Additional Information
Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits - medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.