Purchasing/Cellar Supervisor

Position Overview

We are seeking a Purchasing/Cellar Supervisor to coordinate and manage the hotel cellar operation, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year managing a beverage cellar in hospitality.
• Proven track record of managing internal stocktakes and overseeing external audits.
• Experience using a diary management system.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication (internal and external).
• High level of organization, time management, and record keeping.
• English language – native or bilingual proficiency.
• Experience with Birch Street Purchasing system and/or Ven Powerstock system advantageous.
• Prior experience rolling out a stock system an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Manager in procurement, sourcing supplies such as food, beverages, and housekeeping materials.
• Manage hotel purchasing, administer the cellar, control stock and deliveries, and handle budget lines for the cellar.
• Ensure compliance of invoices, delivery notes, and requisitions with Starwood Hotels procedures.
• Manage the cellar budget, check and process invoices, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Set purchase orders based on usage, stock turnover, and cost‑of‑sales budgetary limits.
• Participate in all internal and external stocktakes and audits.
• Oversee logistics and distribution of general and beverage stocks throughout the building and departments.
• Perform quantity checks on all received goods.
• Maintain daily input of invoices, purchase orders, and requisitions and produce management information to aid decision making.
• Be prepared to work additional hours during month‑end and weekends; the role involves physical handling of heavy items.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage & EAP program.
• Retirement planning.
• Paid personal days.
• Career advancement opportunities worldwide.
• Professional development through SH University online platform.
• Team Member Recognition Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture and are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

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