Complex Director of Purchasing - InterContinental Grenada

Complex Director of Purchasing - Inter Continental Grenada

Opening Q4 of 2026, this stunning resort will offer 120 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, complemented by a collection of exceptional restaurants and bars, a world‑class spa, state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, and a striking pool and Beach Club. With panoramic views overlooking La Sagesse Bay, this resort will offer expansive indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, seamlessly combining sophisticated luxury with the island’s stunning natural beauty.

Surrounded by nature, there are 56 pool suites. Combining eco‑credentials and comfort, the design uses natural, renewable, and repurposed materials. The organic and contemporary interiors feature an open‑plan bedroom, while the outdoor terrace leads to a private plunge pool for a cooling dip. In addition, there are 15 villas enjoying a prime hillside or oceanfront setting, ranging between one, two, and four bedrooms.

The five four‑bedroom villas located on the Bluff offer a 270‑degree view of one of the most coveted locations in the Caribbean. It has never been more important to be mentally, physically, and spiritually happy. This has been considered in every aspect of the design, with ample light, fresh air, and space.

Location:

Grenada. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The Cluster Director of Purchasing is the strategic and operational lead for procurement, inventory, and logistics across a multi‑property portfolio in the Eastern Caribbean. With a strong commercial mindset and a deep understanding of regional supply ecosystems, this leader is responsible for building a resilient, cost‑efficient, and seasonally aligned supply chain.

The role involves forward‑looking sourcing from local farmers and fisheries, managing customs and tax processes, recommending optimal storage and stock handling practices, and supporting culinary, engineering, and operational departments in making smart, timely material decisions.

1. Strategic Sourcing & Local Integration

• Identify and cultivate relationships with local farmers, fishers, producers, and regional cooperatives, aligning supply availability with operational forecasts.
• Engage in contract farming agreements or future purchasing models to secure long‑term produce supply based on seasonal harvests and forecasted F&B demand.
• Establish direct trade agreements that minimize middlemen, improve quality control, and enhance sustainability.
• Maintain an updated calendar of regional harvests, seafood seasons, and export availability, and share it regularly with culinary and purchasing teams.
• Lead all international and regional import operations, ensuring compliance with customs procedures in Dominica and Grenada.
• Optimize usage of CARICOM tax waivers, the Common External Tariff (CET), and tourism‑related exemptions for cost‑effective procurement.
• Maintain proactive relations with customs officers, shipping agents, and relevant government entities to ensure timely clearances and minimize penalties or delays.

3. Purchasing Planning & Menu Support

• Work closely with Executive Chefs to align menus with seasonal availability, optimizing use of fresh, local, or regional ingredients while controlling costs.
• Recommend product substitutions or innovations based on price fluctuations, product cycles, and supplier reliability.
• Create a rolling 3‑ to 6‑month procurement forecast for major food categories, cleaning supplies, FF&E, OS&E, and engineering consumables.

4. Inventory, Warehousing & Stock Optimization

• Oversee centralized or property‑specific storerooms, ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), space management, temperature control, and labeling.
• Recommend upgrades or adjustments to storage infrastructure (e.g., cold rooms, dry storage expansion, racking systems) based on forecasted volume and seasonal bulk buys.
• Develop and maintain par stock levels by department, with weekly, monthly, and quarterly review checkpoints.
• Implement a robust stocktaking process and ensure stock variances are investigated, documented, and corrected.

5. Logistics & Distribution Management

• Coordinate…