Assistant Procurement Manager

PPHE Hotel Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in London is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships in the Food and Beverage category. The ideal candidate has solid procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to deliver value. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts

Wellness days

Free meals

Recommend a friend scheme

Gym discounts

24/7 employee assistance

Discounted prices at major retailers

Free dry cleaning

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement ideally within hospitality or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or Italian is a plus.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost efficiency.
• Lead negotiations across categories and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and supplier due diligence.
• Collaborate with chefs, department heads, and stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain Procure to Pay system.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and improvement projects.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Experience in procurement

Fluent in English

Proactive mindset

Positive relationship with suppliers

Job description

Assistant Procurement Manager - London Are you commercially savvy, detail-oriented, and passionate about procurement? Join PPHE Hotel Group as an Assistant Procurement Manager and play a key role in shaping our supply chain strategy. You'll support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships across Food and Beverage category with some focus on non-food. You'll also take ownership of specific product groups, ensuring value, compliance, and sustainability.

Benefits of working with us

• Discounted PPHE hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Two wellness days per year, meaning all team members start with 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service!
• Two free meals per day
• Recommend a friend scheme - up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Benefit Hub - Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for workwear
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and quality.
• Lead negotiations across categories (F&B & non-food) and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and supplier due diligence. Identify potential suppliers, source products, obtain competitive quotes.
• Collaborate with chefs, department heads, and stakeholders across our hotels.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain our Procure to Pay system (Adaco) in accordance with the E-Procurement process.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement projects by engaging via proactive leadership of projects and initiatives.
• Exercise best practices and for driving commercial value as well as compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience in procurement, ideally within hospitality or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or Italian is a plus.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for delivering value.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers across categories.

If you're looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager role where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Apply now and be part of a company that's as passionate about people as it is about performance.