Purchasing Manager

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, this opportunity plays a critical role in managing supplier relationships, reviewing contracts, and ensuring cost efficiency across all Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties. This position partners closely with operational leadership to maintain compliance, optimize purchasing programs, and provide training on the BirchStreet Procure-to-Pay system.

At Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for our guests and rewarding careers for our associates. We operate a portfolio of distinctive properties where innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive everything we do. If you’re passionate about hospitality and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on our team. This opportunity is based out of our corporate office in downtown Milwaukee.

What you will be doing: 

• Organize and process purchasing information for corporate specifications and contract negotiations.
• Monitor compliance between vendors and Marcus Hotels & Resorts on agreed programs/contracts.
• Maintain a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders.
• Manage supplier relationships and report on performance.
• Organize and maintain contracts and agreements for all negotiated deals.
• Assist in preparing RFPs for vendor categories not yet under contract.
• Compile and organize quotes; assist with awarding, executing, and rolling out new purchasing programs.
• Prepare accurate and timely month-end account reports.
• Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements, ensuring best product sourcing and use of Group Nominated suppliers where applicable.
• BirchStreet System Management: 
  • Manage BirchStreet MSA/PLA agreements and oversee property implementations and ongoing maintenance/standardization.
  • Provide weekly training sessions, including user utilization basics, recipe cost module, inventory module, and ProfitSword budgeting integration.
  • Monitor property support logs and conduct office hours for troubleshooting and guidance.
  • Maintain monthly property confirming PO dashboards and perform cleanup of confirming/non-confirming POs.
  • Conduct quarterly BirchStreet program evaluations for potential new initiatives.

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business preferred and 2–3 years of experience with a multi-unit hotel/hospitality provider.
• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and general computer literacy.
• Experience with BirchStreet Procure-to-Pay system strongly preferred, including property implementations, maintenance, and user training.
• Familiarity with inventory management, recipe costing, and budgeting modules (ProfitSword integration a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Accountable, resilient, and able to work professionally in a collaborative office setting.
• Willingness to travel as needed; must be able to work out of our corporate office 5 days a week.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties for hotel rooms, cafes, and restaurants - not to mention, great deals on golf, ski and spa
• Marcus Movie Theatres discounts
• Brand new, modern office space
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer and 401k with employer match
• Ability to grow your career
• And more!

Salary Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000/year

About Us:
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 16 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer