PRIMARY FUNCTION:  PURCHASING INTERN

DEPARTMENT: Finance Department

REPORTS TO: Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Intern supports the management, organization, and movement of OS&E, FF&E, supplies, equipment, and other property assets required for the daily operation of The Dewberry. This position assists with receiving, inventory management, storage organization, distribution, and purchasing functions across the hotel and off-site storage locations.

Working at the intersection of operations and design, the Purchasing Intern helps ensure materials and property assets are properly received, documented, stored, maintained, and distributed in accordance with The Dewberry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Document daily deliveries and shipments and maintain accurate inventory records.
Receive deliveries, verifying quantities, condition, and accuracy against applicable receiving documentation.
Ensure all received OS&E, FF&E, supplies, and equipment are properly stored, protected, and maintained in appropriate conditions.
Distribute deliveries, supplies, and requested items to the appropriate hotel departments and outlets.
Assist with the organization and management of off-site storage facilities.
Coordinate the movement and transportation of goods between the hotel and off-site storage locations.
Prepare and maintain receiving reports, storage records, movement requests, and other inventory-related documentation.
Monitor inventory and attic stock levels to identify shortages and replenishment needs.
Assistwith ordering supplies based on established inventory levels and operational needs while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
Monitor the organization and condition of stored inventory and assist with storage and organization projects throughout the hotel.
Assist with end-of-month inventory counts, reconciliation, adjustments, and data entry.
Maintain receiving and storage areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
Communicate receiving, inventory, storage, and supply needs or concerns to the appropriate departments.

Cross-train periodically with the accounting department to understand the relationship between purchasing, receiving, inventory control, invoicing, and financial processes.
Perform additional purchasing, receiving, inventory, and operational duties based on the needs of the hotel.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Ability to work independently with appropriate direction.
Interest in hospitality operations, purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, accounting, or a related field.
Ability to safely assist with the handling, organization, and movement of supplies, equipment, and property assets as required by the position.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:

401K with Company Match (4%)*
Education Reimbursement*
Paid Maternity Leave*
Complimentary Downtown Parking
Complimentary Dry Cleaning
Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance*

Optional Supplemental Coverages*
Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
Competitive Pay
Advancement & Growth Opportunities
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
Flexible Paid Time Off

*Indicates eligibility requirement

WHO WE ARE:

We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel. 

ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:

As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.

Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building.

The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop.

Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

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