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Manager - Buyer and Procurement Operations

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Manager - Buyer and Procurement Operations
Job Category : Finance - Purch & Sply Ch

Requisition Number : MANAG041256

Posted : April 24, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

Locations
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10306 Eaton Pl
Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Step into a high-impact corporate role with Crescent Hotels & Resorts, where innovation meets operational excellence across a dynamic portfolio of premier properties. As the OSE Buyer & Procurement Operations Manager, you’ll be at the center of driving strategic purchasing initiatives that directly influence hotel performance, brand standards, and guest experience. This role blends hands‑on sourcing with data‑driven decision making—owning vendor partnerships, negotiating cost efficiencies, and delivering procurement insights that shape both day‑to‑day operations and large‑scale hotel openings and renovations.

At Crescent, you’re not just filling orders—you’re building systems, strengthening supplier networks, and contributing to the successful launch and evolution of hotels nationwide.

We are committed to providing you with:

Highly competitive salary

An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members

401K matching program for eligible associates

Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you

Discounts with our Crescent‑managed properties in North America for you & your family members

The

OSE Buyer & Procurement Operations Manager

is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing Operating Supplies & Equipment (OSE) across hotel operations and project openings. This role serves as the primary OSE buyer while also providing procurement analytics, financial coordination, and process support to ensure accurate, compliant, and cost‑effective purchasing. The position additionally provides project‑based support for FF&E purchasing and close‑out documentation during hotel openings, renovations, or capital improvement projects. OSE procurement is the core focus of the role; FF&E support is episodic and coordinated in partnership with project managers and designers.

This role is considered hybrid with a schedule of both remote work and in‑office work in Fairfax, Virginia.

RESPONSBILITIES

Oversee sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of vendors for all OSE categories across hotel departments

Issue and review purchase orders, confirm pricing, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies

Ensure OSE selections meet brand standards, quality requirements, durability ratings, ADA considerations, and applicable fire and safety classifications

Manage approved vendor lists and support vendor performance reviews

Direct OSE purchasing to support hotel operations, openings, and renovation schedules

Champion sustainability and environmental initiatives where applicable

Analyze purchasing data to identify spend trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and supplier performance

Develop spend reports and basic dashboards to support procurement and project decisions

Develop KPIs such as lead times, cost variances, order accuracy, and vendor compliance

Prepare procurement summaries and ad‑hoc analyses for leadership and project teams

Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate PO matching, pricing, and quantity verification

Collaborate with Finance to resolve discrepancies, credits, and payment issues

Supervise vendor onboarding by collecting required documentation (W-9s, COIs, ACH forms)

Maintain audit‑ready procurement and financial documentation

Provide purchasing data, accruals, and spend summaries for month‑end or project close‑out

Support FF&E purchasing activities during hotel openings, renovations, or capital projects, as assigned

Track shipments, coordinate deliveries, and verify receipt in collaboration with project teams

Assist with submittal coordination, finish samples, shop drawings, and product data for approval workflows

Support freight claims and damage resolution with vendors and carriers

Maintain organized project purchasing documentation, quotes, and correspondence

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field

2–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in hospitality or multi‑site operations

Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)

Experience with procurement, ERP, or purchasing systems

Familiarity with invoice processing and basic accounting workflows

Strong vendor management, negotiation, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment

Knowledge of hotel brand standards, OSE specifications, and FF&E categories strongly preferred

Experience supporting hotel openings, renovations, or capital improvement projects strongly preferred

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