Assistant Purchasing Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a luxurious boutique hotel in London as an Assistant Purchasing Manager, where you'll oversee procurement and build valuable supplier relationships. This role is pivotal in ensuring the hotel obtains high-quality products at competitive prices, with the potential to evolve into a Cluster Purchasing Manager. Your expertise in negotiation and strategic sourcing will be vital as you align procurement with business goals and implement initiatives for continuous improvement. Be part of a growing group that values innovation and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for optimal pricing.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process and vendor performance.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Strategies

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Trend Analysis

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Purchasing Manager

Location: London

Our client is a luxury boutique hotel in London, part of a growing group with an expanding portfolio across the city. They are seeking talented individuals to join their team and contribute to their exciting expansion.

Position Overview: The Assistant Purchasing Manager will oversee procurement across all categories, develop supplier relationships, and ensure the business obtains the best products at optimal prices. This role is expected to evolve into a Cluster Purchasing Manager, responsible for multiple hotels.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop and execute procurement strategies.
2. Negotiate to secure the best prices.
3. Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from needs assessment to vendor performance management.
4. Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align procurement with business goals.
5. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, efficiency, and costs without compromising quality.
6. Monitor market trends and supplier performance for innovation, risk mitigation, and cost savings.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in buying across various categories, preferably within the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Experience purchasing high-quality premium goods is advantageous.
• Proven ability in fast-paced, multi-site procurement environments.
• Knowledge of category strategy development and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills with a proactive approach.