Head of Purchasing

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

Job summary

A premium hospitality purchasing business in Greater London is looking for a Head of Purchasing. This role involves sourcing and managing supplier relationships while implementing category strategies. Ideal candidates will have prior buying experience within premium hospitality and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment. Interested individuals should apply or send their CV to Mikey at COREcruitment.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in premium hospitality or purchasing organisation.
• Experienced in fast-paced procurement.
• Hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.
• Ability to drive is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide procurement solutions.
• Source, tender, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Deliver reports and analysis for key stakeholders.
• Present solutions and conclude contracts.
• Implement category strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Streamline and improve sourcing processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Strategic sourcing

Category strategy development

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Head of Purchasing

Premium Hospitality Purchasing Business : Hybrid : A GBP 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

• 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.

Ideal Head Of Purchasing Candidate

• Have previous buying experience, ideally covering multiple categories, within a premium hospitality business or purchasing organisation for premium hospitality clients.
• Experienced in fast paced procurement.
• CIPS qualified is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation, writing and admin skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Must be able to drive.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /