Assistant Category Buyer - Hybrid Hospitality Procurement

Village Hotels - Central Team - Purchasing; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£40k)

Health & Wellness Membership

Birthday day off

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Village is seeking an Assistant Category Buyer to support procurement across a wide range of categories, from linens to waste management and beverages. The role is permanent and hybrid, requiring occasional travel to North West hotels to stay connected with on-site teams.

A self-starter with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence at all levels will thrive. Ideal candidates may be graduates or procurement professionals, and should be comfortable with data analysis, cost improvement

Qualifications

• Hospitality, leisure or retail procurement experience, or a highly analytical mind.
• Confident communicator who can influence at every level and loves a good spreadsheet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with major sourcing initiatives and tender projects to drive cost efficiencies across the estate.
• Build and optimise supplier relationships and monitor KPIs.
• Analyse spend data, performance reports, and market insights to spot commercial wins.
• Act as the vital bridge between suppliers and Operations, Finance and Hotel Management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Village is seeking an Assistant Category Buyer to support procurement across a wide range of categories, from linens to waste management and beverages. The role is permanent and hybrid, requiring occasional travel to North West hotels to stay connected with on-site teams.

A self-starter with strong analytical skills and the ability to influence at all levels will thrive. Ideal candidates may be graduates or procurement professionals, and should be comfortable with data analysis, cost improvement