Indirect Procurement

TalentPool; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPool in London is seeking a Buyer – Indirect Procurement to join a hospitality client on a hybrid basis. You will manage indirect spend across facilities management, consumables, packaging, uniforms and IT, reporting to the Indirect Procurement Director.

With 3+ years' procurement experience and strong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills, you will lead sourcing projects and develop category strategies across a multi-site operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' procurement experience across indirect spend categories.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement across a range of indirect categories, including Facilities Management, Consumables, Packaging, Uniforms and IT
• Leading tenders, commercial negotiations and supplier contract management
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers
• Working closely with stakeholders across a complex, multi-site hospitality business
• Using market insights and spend analysis to identify savings, innovation and continuous improvement opportunities

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Procurement knowledge

Job description

Buyer – Indirect Procurement

?Central London (Hybrid)

up to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a leading hospitality business, operating across a diverse portfolio of sites throughout the UK. They have an established and high-calibre team of procurement professionals, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and delivering long-term value.

Based from a great Central London office, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced procurement function with genuine scope to learn, develop and progress your career.

The Role

Reporting to the Indirect Procurement Director, this is a broad procurement role managing a variety of spend categories across a complex, multi-site hospitality business.

The role offers a great balance between strategic category management and hands-on procurement.You'll lead sourcing projects, negotiate with suppliers and develop category strategies, while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities include

• Managing procurement across a range of indirect categories, including Facilities Management, Consumables, Packaging, Uniforms and IT
• Leading tenders, commercial negotiations and supplier contract management
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers
• Working closely with stakeholders across a complex, multi-site hospitality business
• Using market insights and spend analysis to identify savings, innovation and continuous improvement opportunities

Required Experience

• 3+ years' procurement experience across indirect spend categories
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities
• Experience within hospitality, foodservice, facilities management or another multi-site environment would be advantageous

We are committed to accessing a broad and diverse talent pool on behalf of our client. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.