Head of Procurement

COREcruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Head of Procurement to oversee supply chain activities and procurement processes. This role requires a strategic leader focused on optimizing costs and maintaining quality standards, offering genuine progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier management and procurement best practices.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Decision-making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

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Head of Procurement – Exciting Hospitality Business – Hybrid - £75-80K+ Benefits

My client is an exciting hospitality business who have a brilliant reputation with a great portfolio of venues.

They are seeking a Head of Procurement to join their team. The successful Head of Procurement will be responsible for overseeing all of their supply chain and procurement activities within the business, ensuring the efficient sourcing, negotiation, and management of supplier contracts. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimise costs, maintain quality standards, and establish strong relationships with vendors while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

This is the perfect role for a dynamic, high performing and extremely driven Head of Procurement to join an exciting growing business who can match their ambition and offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to achieve the best value and quality.
• Oversee purchasing of food, beverages, equipment, and other hospitality-related products and services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Collaborate with internal departments to optimise procurement processes.

The Ideal Head of Procurement Candidate:

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier management, contract law, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.