Our client is a group of hotels. They are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Manager who will be responsible for developing and deploying a sourcing strategy and delivering savings for all hotels in the group.

This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Quotation Management: Handle requests for quotations and perform price comparisons to ensure the best value.
• System Data Entry: Accurately input all required information into Procure Wizard system to enable smooth purchasing processes for hotels
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely to implement and maintain company strategies, standards, and products. Focus on enhancing operational efficiency for the hotels by effectively managing suppliers and products.
• Supplier Sourcing: Conduct searches for local suppliers, obtaining quotations and performing comparisons and F&B guidelines for specific product types.
• Documentation and Transparency: Gather and upload all supplier documentation to ensure maximum transparency
• Issue Resolution: Assist in resolving any quality or service issues reported by hotels regarding the suppliers
• Catalogue Management: Keep the product catalogue updated to ensure that hotels have the necessary resources to operate without interruptions.
• Data Maintenance: Regularly update and review tables containing supplier and product information for accuracy.
• To develop and implement purchasing strategies, manage a purchasing team and ensure that an organisation gets good procurement deals
• Work with both suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified
• Develop new and alternate sources of supply. Identify cost savings and improvement opportunities
• Lead commercial negotiations for sourcing products and services, and work with the legal team to formalise the final contracts with suppliers.

Requirements:

• At least five years successful track record in procurement.
• Expertise in the creation and running of competitive tenders and detailed contract negotiation.
• Ability to communicate /facilitate effectively with all levels of staff within the business and with external suppliers.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislations
• Preferable but not essential -CIPS Qualified or studying towards Professional Procurement qualification
• A demonstrated hospitality sector procurement background
• Knowledge and understanding of the Purchase to Pay process and systems e.g. Procure Wizard
• Experience of developing and implementing new processes e.g. supplier catalogue, spend cube, contract database, vendor performance management, procurement dashboard systems
• Excellent negotiation, communication and business skills
• Experience of creating, recording, maintaining controls and governance eg P2P (procure to pay), R2R (record to report) and O2C (order to cash)