Head of Procurement

COREcruitment Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a global hospitality business for a Head of Procurement to oversee the supply chain and procurement activities across the business, ensuring strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.

This hybrid role requires a proven procurement leader with experience across F&B, corporate services, and FM, strong negotiating skills and a track record of cost optimisation, compliance, and team leadership through a period of growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
• Exceptional knowledge across all categories including F&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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to achieve best value and quality.
• Oversee purchasing of food, beverages, equipment, and other hospitality-related products and services.
• 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 - £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&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.