Procurement Manager

Haven; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager on a 12-month maternity contract. The role involves driving sourcing and procurement across non-category-managed areas, ensuring value and compliance while enhancing guest experiences. Ideal candidates will possess significant procurement experience in leisure or hospitality with strong commercial and problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits including 25 days holiday and annual bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’

Annual bonus

Generous discounts on holidays

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience in leisure or hospitality, with broad category expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention-to-detail skills.
• Decisive and insightful problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify processes and reduce costs.
• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and management of supplier partnerships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

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Procurement Manager (12 month maternity contract)

Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days a week in office)

Salary: Annual salary + bonus and benefits

We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional keen to make an impact. At Haven, we’re seeking someone to drive sourcing and procurement activity across non-category-managed areas. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to deliver value, reduce compliance risk, and enhance both guest and team experiences. Your work will support our EBITDA goals while prioritizing safety, service, and innovation. You’ll also help implement and manage key supplier contracts with a focus on continuous improvement.

If you're excited to shape the future of holidays in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please note this is a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Your Opportunity:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers, working closely with the Head of Procurement.
• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify processes, reduce costs, and improve value for guests and teams.
• Contribute to shaping our procurement strategy as a valued team member.
• Review spend and contracts in collaboration with stakeholders, maintaining a focus on brand and guest experience.
• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and management of supplier partnerships to achieve savings and efficiency.

What we’d like you to bring:

• Significant procurement experience in leisure or hospitality, with broad category expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong commercial, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills, always considering guest and team impact.
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills—decisive, insightful, and capable of supporting smart decisions.
• Collaborative approach with stakeholders to optimize budgets and drive results.

What’s In It For You?

• 25 days holiday plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
• Annual bonus
• Generous discounts on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, family, and friends
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
• Exclusive discounts with various partners
• Career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and degrees
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria apply)

Who are we?

We’re part of the award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven and Warner Hotels. With 9,000 team members across 39 seaside locations and our HQ in Hemel Hempstead, we’re committed to creating memorable holidays.

What’s it like to work with us?

Our culture, "Breath of Fresh Air," values and supports every team member. We prioritize openness and transparency, allowing everyone to be their authentic selves. We operate a hybrid working model, with 50% of your week in the office, occasionally on park or at external events.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?

The process may involve up to 3 stages, including a presentation or skills test. If you need support or adjustments, please let us know. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission and values.