Head Of Procurement

TipTopJob; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Hospitality Business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Procurement to oversee all procurement activities across its venues. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage contracts, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong vendor relationships, and an ability to align procurement with business goals in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to achieve best value.
• 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.

Job description

Head of Procurement : Global Hospitality Business : Hybrid : A GBP 80K+ Benefits

My client is an exciting hospitality business who have a brilliant reputation for their impressive global 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.
• Has exceptional knowledge across all categories including F and B, Corporate Services, GNFR and FM.
• 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.