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IHG Agent Purchasing- Intercontinental Boston in Boston, Massachusetts

Do you see yourself as a Purchasing Agent? What's your passion? Whether you're into sky diving, dining outdoors, or dog walking, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

Hotel Overview:

InterContinental® Boston is a landmark of luxury; top rated on Trip Advisor for Boston hotels, named a ‘Top Place to Work’ by The Boston Globe, rated as one of the ‘Best Hotels in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and featuring a Forbes Four-Star, 4 Diamond AAA rated hotel experience. The property overlooks Boston's historic waterfront, featuring 424 luxurious ultra-modern accommodations with distinctive style and breathtaking waterfront or downtown city views, a full-service spa and fitness club, 32,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, and an array of restaurants and bars influenced by a variety of international flavors. We are looking for passionate people who are charming, confident and internationally-minded to ensure we continue the story of making great things happen at InterContinental® Boston.

Your day to day

Receive, store and disperse hotel goods to ensure that each department’s supply needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Receive food and beverage and non-food products into the hotel. Inspect items received for consistency and quality; verify invoice against items ordered and received. Transport products to assigned storerooms and provide organized storage of all items for future use.

  • Store all items received in appropriate storeroom or Liqueur Room; rotate stock using first in first out inventory method, and/or enforcing “empty for full” policy. Assist departments in establishing pars and reorder points as needed. Complete periodic inventories of supplies, and advise supervisor when reorder points are reached.

  • Document receipt, storage and disbursement of items. Assure that all invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, etc. are forwarded to appropriate parties in Accounting directly after shipments are received.

  • Issue merchandise, including food, beverages, alcohol, and/or non-food products, as requested on authorized requisitions. Distribute supplies to department making request in a timely manner. Assist Departments in moving various supplies and equipment into and out of storerooms as needed.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of storerooms; maintain adequate security provisions for storerooms and/or Liqueur Room as assigned. Sign out and return keys or access security control as needed to ensure the security and safety of assigned storerooms for each shift. Notify supervisor of any potential issues to security or safety of storerooms or merchandise.

  • Order frequently used items as needed or requested by supervisor, based on standardized hotel guidelines and existing par levels.

  • May assist with placing orders, obtaining bids, or following up on receiving issues such as back-orders, credits and pricing errors as needed or requested.

  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.

  • May assist with other duties as needed.

What we need from you

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience in a stock or receiving position, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds

• Standing up and moving about the storeroom or other designated areas

• Communicating with other people

• Handling food, objects, products, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.

• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, taking items on and off shelves

Other:

• Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices to check shipments for accuracy.

• Basic mathematical skills are used frequently to perform inventory and interpret orders or shipment information.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/

What we offer

We offer a competitive financial and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. We offer complimentary dry cleaning and employee meals. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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