Purchasing Manager - F&B Procurement & Cost Control

Carlos M. Davila, Purchasing Manager

Miami, *****, Florida, 305-***-****, **************@*****.***

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with over 20 years of experience in food and beverage procurement within high-volume hospitality environments. Proven expertise in creating Standard Operating Procedures and streamlining purchasing processes for multi-million dollar operations. Achievements include effectively managing procurement for diverse culinary venues, ensuring quality and cost efficiency. Committed to maximizing value through strategic supplier relationships and innovative purchasing solutions tailored to K12 sector needs in the South East Region.

Work Experience

Nov 2022 – June 2024

General Buyer OS&E and OF&E, Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Miami, USA

Oversee all food and beverage procurement for a $20 million F&B operation.

Manage the purchasing process for Italian, French, and Mexican restaurants, room service, banquets, catering, and other venues.

Engineered Standard Operating Procedures for the purchasing department, enhancing operational efficiency.

Nov 2018 – Feb 2019

Purchasing Supervisor/Manager, Delano South Beach

Miami, USA

Supervised comprehensive food and beverage purchasing for the F&B operation.

Streamlined the purchasing process for room service, banquets, catering, and additional venues.

Nov 2016 – Nov 2018

Purchasing Manager, Plan Do See Americas

Direct all food and beverage purchasing operations for Homotenashi Hotels.

Oct 2012 – Nov 2016

Purchasing Supervisor, The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne, USA

Managed food and beverage purchasing for an $8 million F&B operation.

Oversaw procurement for multiple restaurants, room service, and banquet services.

Nov 2021 – Jun 2024

M.O.D, Various Hotels

Exhibited managerial responsibilities across all properties referenced.

Skills

Purchasing OS&E

F&B Management

Cost Control

Inventory Control

Scheduling

Project Planning

Operational Improvements

Purchasing Software (Adaco, Birchstreet, Symphony, Red Rock, Avendra, RHR, Buy Efficient, HMS)

SOP Creation

Detail-oriented

Communication

Multitasking

Staff Training and Development

Quality and Security Control

Purchasing Management

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