Purchasing Manager in Sunshine Coast

Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is now open, and we are seeking an organised, commercially minded, and detail oriented Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing, receiving, and inventory management across the property.

This hotel will transform how visitors experience Mooloolaba.

Positioned just 100 metres from its pristine beach, the hotel sits where surf breaks meet the buzzing esplanade.

The design will seamlessly blend contemporary with coastal, the perfect backdrop for a beach escape with a side of adventure.

This is a critical role within the hotel, responsible for ensuring all departments have the products and supplies they need to operate efficiently while maintaining strong cost controls, stock security, and supplier relationships.

Working closely with operational leaders across Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Kitchen, and Maintenance, you will play a key role in streamlining purchasing processes, improving inventory management practices, and implementing controls that support the ongoing growth and success of the business.

As a newly opened hotel, this is an exciting opportunity to establish best practices, refine systems, and make a lasting impact on the operation.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or hotel stores operations
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience implementing stock control processes and inventory management systems
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and supplier relationships
• Strong administration and reporting capabilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments
• Proactive and solutions focused approach to operational challenges
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, food and beverage, or large scale high volume operations
• Full Australian Working rights
• Key Responsibilites
• Manage all purchasing and receiving activities across the hotel
• Source, order, and maintain stock levels for all operational departments
• Establish and streamline purchasing processes to improve efficiency and control
• Implement and maintain inventory management systems and stock controls
• Ensure stock security procedures are in place and consistently followed
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing where appropriate
• Monitor stock movement, ordering patterns, and inventory variances
• Conduct regular stocktakes and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure goods are received accurately and in accordance with company procedures
• Work closely with department leaders on forecasting and inventory requirements
• Support cost management initiatives and identify purchasing efficiencies
• Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, and inventory records
• About KPAT Hotels

Founded in 2020 by Kenneth Wagner, Kpat Hotels is building a portfolio of contemporary accommodation, restaurants, bars and pubs across Queensland.

Each venue is shaped by its location and designed to create places local people feel proud of.

Places for memorable stays, milestone celebrations, weekends away or simply enjoying great food and good company.

Our approach is hands on.

We invest in, develop, construct and operate our venues, allowing ideas to move from concept to opening with a clear vision.

From interior design and brand identity through to the guest experience on the floor, we believe the details matter.

The goal is always the same.

To create venues that feel considered, welcoming and enrich the fabric of their community.

Hospitality, for us, is about how people feel when they walk through the door. The warmth of the welcome, the energy of the room and the memories people take away.

With venues operating and more in development, KPAT Hotels continues to grow across Queensland.

We look forward to welcoming passionate people who want to help create great places and memorable experiences for our guests and communities.