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Purchasing Manager
Role summary
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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing procurement activities at Sofitel Brisbane Central, ensuring the hotel receives quality goods and services at competitive prices. The role typically includes sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring stock and purchasing costs, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with Accor policies and Australian regulations. Candidates are expected to have hotel or hospitality purchasing experience, strong negotiation and organisational skills, commercial awareness, and confidence using procurement and inventory systems. Knowledge of local suppliers, food and beverage products, and sustainable purchasing practices is advantageous. The successful candidate should be analytical, reliable, detail-focused, and able to work collaboratively with finance, kitchens, food and beverage, housekeeping, and other hotel departments.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Sofitel Brisbane Central
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across many countries. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sofitel, Fairmont, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, ibis, and Raffles. Sofitel Brisbane Central is a luxury hotel in central Brisbane, offering accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, and event services for business and leisure guests. Accor places emphasis on guest service, operational standards, sustainability, professional development, and creating inclusive workplaces. Employees may benefit from working within a large global network, with access to training, internal career opportunities, and hotel industry benefits. The Brisbane property serves a wide range of guests and relies on coordinated purchasing, financial control, and supplier management to maintain service quality and operational efficiency.