Head of Purchasing

Corecruitment International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium hospitality procurement firm is seeking a Head of Purchasing to lead supplier relationships and procurement strategies. This role offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary of £65-70K plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier management and procurement, with a focus on enhancing partnerships and delivering data-driven insights for key stakeholders. Join a company that values progression and an enjoyable workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for hospitality or similar industries.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and management.
• Strong analytical skills to support procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and nurture relationships with existing suppliers.
• Source, tender, and negotiate with new suppliers.
• Deliver reports and analysis for key stakeholders.
• Present solutions and conclude contracts with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Category management

Job description

Head of Purchasing – Premium Hospitality Purchasing Business – Hybrid - £65-70K + Benefits

My client is a growing purchasing business who specialise in procurement for premium hospitality clients.

They are currently looking for a Head of Purchasing to join their team. The successful Head of Purchasing will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing suppliers while seeking opportunities with new suppliers to enhance the business position across all buying categories.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Buyer or Head of Purchasing to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include :

Responsibilities

• Working with wider teams to support and provide procurement solutions as required.
• Sourcing, tendering, negotiating with suppliers as requested by the business.
• Use data and insights to deliver reports and analysis for key stakeholders.
• Presenting back solutions to internal customers and concluding contracts with suppliers
• Develop and implement category strategies and establish strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required.
• Work with the Procurement team to streamline and improve sourcing processes.