BuyEfficient http://buyefficient.com Hospitality Purchasing http://buyefficient.com/icon.png BuyEfficient http://buyefficient.com Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:02:00 -0700 http://www.blazonco.com/ en STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-strategic-sourcing-analyst http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-strategic-sourcing-analyst#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:02:00 -0700 Rory Heaney http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-strategic-sourcing-analyst JOB DESCRIPTION: This position supports the Strategic Contracting department providing analytical services and business intelligence as well as offering same to other internal departments.

REPORTS TO: Vice President Strategic Contracting 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited ...

Read more]]> JOB DESCRIPTION: This position supports the Strategic Contracting department providing analytical services and business intelligence as well as offering same to other internal departments.

REPORTS TO: Vice President Strategic Contracting 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor degree from an accredited university in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science preferred
  • At least two years of experience in a similar position within Hospitality or Supply Chain preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite of Products including Excel, Access and Visio
  • Highly analytical, logical and inquisitive
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly detailed, organized and data driven
  • Ability to think outside of the box and be creative
  • High problem solving capabilities
  • Familiarity and understanding of web based applications and SaaS
  • Experience with reporting tools and business intelligence
  • Familiarity with running SQL queries and macros is a plus
  • Must be able to build relationships internally as well as externally

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Data mining and analysis – compiling raw data into meaningful reports
  • Development of KPIs and metrics as they apply to the business
  • Ability to interpret requests and translate them into concise reports
  • Produce on-demand reports that can be utilized internally and externally
  • Creation of maintenance of a dashboard to be utilized internally
  • Development of reports that can be used on the website by the Member community
  • Assistance of market basket creation, analysis and reporting
  • Maintenance of product sourcing classification codes
  • Assistance with Best Practice analysis including analytical modeling
  • Formulation and recommendation of templates used for internal calculations
  • Comprehend and document general system data in order to be able to articulate reporting needs
  • Manage all incoming data files from both customers and suppliers (content, formatting, accuracy, timeliness, etc.)
  • Gain thorough understanding of all existing tools and reports, documenting the use for each
  • Review, analyze and document internal business reporting processes (rebates, invoicing, supplier contracts, etc.) and reverse engineer the reports
  • Produce mock business reports from real data for IT department to develop automated reports
  • Evaluate reporting tools and make recommendations for IT to implement
]]> Member Services Representative I http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-member-services-representative-i http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-member-services-representative-i#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:15:00 -0700 Jared http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-member-services-representative-i Title:  Member Services Representative I (Full time, Non-exempt)

 

Reports to:  Supervisor, Member Services

 

Role Summary:

 

  • Develop and maintain ongoing mastery of BuyEfficient Platform and other BE technologies
  • Answer and assist with customer support calls and emails with respon...

Read more]]> Title:  Member Services Representative I (Full time, Non-exempt)

 

Reports to:  Supervisor, Member Services

 

Role Summary:

 

  • Develop and maintain ongoing mastery of BuyEfficient Platform and other BE technologies
  • Answer and assist with customer support calls and emails with responsiveness, timeliness and courtesy
  • Identify and resolve challenges and concerns expressed by customers, elevate if where appropriate
  • Assist with various company projects
  • Assist with accounting functions as assigned
  • Develop and maintain ongoing knowledge of BuyEfficient vendor programs
  • Monitor and maintain EDI accounts
  • Provide support on holidays or weekends when required

Core Competencies:

  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to all levels
  • Team player that will take the initiative to get things done
  • Excellent computer skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of hospitality purchasing and/or Food & Beverage experience
  • Understanding of supply management within the hotel industry
  • Must be flexible, detail oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills

 

Education and Experience:

2 plus years of general hospitality industry related experience

]]> Account Representative http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/regional-account-representative http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/regional-account-representative#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:22:00 -0700 Jared http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/regional-account-representative Role Summary:

  • Requires 80% Travel
  • Responsible time travel management and associated expenses
  • Responsible for set up of all aspects of new accounts
  • Conduct on-site and on-line training sessions, realize acceptance of BE technology evidenced by forecasted spend goals
  • Facilitate presentations and provide on-going education & assistance to accounts
  • Initiate personal visits to drive spend and compliance for assigned area properties
  • Maximize spend through documented plans and actions
  • Review quarterly spend penetration metrics with growth accounts
  • Assist with various companywide projects 
  • Maintain on going knowledge of BuyEfficient technology, vendor programs, CRM and other BE technologies
  • Support strategic account manager with specified accounts to meet business development goals
  • Identify challenges and concerns from customers, elevate if necessary
  • Responsible for compliance and spend for assigned hotels.
  • Assist in account collections efforts
]]> Title: Account Representative (Full time, Exempt)

Reports to: Manager, Corporate Accounts

Job Requirements:

·         Conduct on-site and on-line training sessions of our purchasing system.

·         Consult and train our "best practices" recommendations with GM and purchasing team at each new or existing B.E. member hotel.

·         Facilitate presentations and provide on-going education & assistance to accounts

·         Initiate personal visits to drive spend and compliance for assigned area properties

·         Maximize spend through documented plans and actions ]

·         Review quarterly spend penetration metrics with growth accounts

·         Assist with various companywide projects

·         Maintain on going knowledge of BuyEfficient technology, vendor programs, CRM and other B.E. technologies

·         Support strategic account manager with specified accounts to meet business development goals

·         Identify challenges and concerns from customers, elevate if necessary

·         Responsible for compliance and spend for assigned hotels.

·         Your success will be measured by each property's success in maximizing the savings offered by the B.E. vendor/manufacturer portfolio.

 

Core Competencies:

·         Candidates must have procurement, purchasing, and hotel management experience.

·         Only applicants currently residing in the Metro D.C. and Dallas, TX areas will be considered.

·         Position will require domestic travel of up to 80%.

·         Must be flexible, detail oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills

·         Strong presentation skills in group/classroom settings and online.

·         Highly effective verbal and written communication skills to all levels

·         Excellent computer skills. Above average proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

·         Must have an advanced understanding of supply management within the hotel industry.

·         Team player that will take the initiative to get things done.

·         Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to prioritize and manage time and projects efficiently

 

Compensation:

·         Completive Salary

·         Bonus Plan

·         401K

·         Health Insurance, Dental

Education and Experience:

  • 3 + years of hospitality leadership experience or equivalent
]]> Manager, Strategic Accounts Development http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-first-post http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-first-post#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:10:00 -0700 Rory http://buyefficient.com/company-information/blog/article/-first-post Reports to: Director, Strategic Development & Marketing

Role Summary:

  1. Secure new Member accounts with focus on medium to large accounts and large independent hotels within guidelines of development fees and transactions fees.  Through C level relationships identify new Members key business objectives to drive successful launch and participation ramp-up for post year one “handoff” to Corporate Member support (currently Account Management).
  2. Based on assigned Spend Penetration initiatives increase current Member account(s) to optimal 80%+ optimal level of participation.  Leverage internal resources as identified to help achieve optimal level of participation for both new Members signed, and Spend Penetration Initiatives.
  3.  Perform other duties as assigned.
]]> Title: Manager, Strategic Accounts Development

Reports to: Director, Strategic Development & Marketing

Role Summary:

  1. Secure new Member accounts with focus on medium to large accounts and large independent hotels within guidelines of development fees and transactions fees.  Through C level relationships identify new Members key business objectives to drive successful launch and participation ramp-up for post year one “handoff” to Corporate Member support (currently Account Management).
  2. Based on assigned Spend Penetration initiatives increase current Member account(s) to optimal 80%+ optimal level of participation.  Leverage internal resources as identified to help achieve optimal level of participation for both new Members signed, and Spend Penetration Initiatives.
  3.  Perform other duties as assigned.


Core Competencies:

  • Through leads, networking, cold calling, and the Magnet Mail tool, the ability to engage Member at C level in trusting relationship through strategic selling.
  • Complete aptitude for utilizing sales presentation materials and sales analytical tools (e.g., Web demo, Master Presentation, email tools, QWS, Market Basket/results, PAR Analysis, PAR Reporting, etc.) to drive sales process and create new Member value for closings.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with Member at appropriate levels to determine and develop key objectives/goals for account success.
  • Capacity to identify, coordinate and drive “project plan” tied to all facets of ramp-up of new Member Accounts and Spend Penetration initiatives.
  • Capability to effectively engage and manage internal resources in positive “team” environment to support new Member and Spend Penetration Initiatives.
  • Willingness to work solely through internal hierarchy to complete tasks and develop viable solutions for issues and opportunities tied to managing all facets of role.


Other Key Qualities:

  • Strong executive level and personal relationship building skills.Strong analytical skills and above average proficiency with MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to conduct online and in person presentations.
  • Ability to follow and drive business process to perform task and reach business metrics.
  • Willingness to perform in situations when key deliverables of role are impacted by limited internal resources and/or business formal processes aren’t fully identified.
  • Ability to stay focused on task at hand and key business objective identified to achieve company goals.
  • F&B experience at property or procurement level desired.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in Hospitality Industry and/or related fields.


Other:   Expected business travel up to 30% as necessary to achieve goals.

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