Procurement Manager

The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities

On-the-job training

Travel allowance

Perkbox benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Recruitment Referral Incentive

Recognition awards

Staff rate after probation

Relocation lodging available

Job summary

The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, supporting our properties across Europe. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will manage purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, and category strategies to meet operational needs.

You will drive cost savings, vendor performance, and contract compliance, while collaborating with property teams and ensuring environmentally responsible sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration and/or finance).
• Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (written/spoken) English & French at business level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum 8 years of experience of relevant working experience in purchasing.
• Background and or experience within technical services purchasing (vendor management, contractors, hard services).
• CIPS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, developing strategies, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms.
• Creating long-term plans for specific categories of goods and services.
• Preparing reports on procurement activities, analysing data to identify trend.
• Collaborating with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met.
• Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services.
• Ensuring contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring.
• Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs.
• Staying informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Conducting cost analysis, setting benchmarks, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers.
• Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

English & French (business)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CIPS certification (plus)

Tools

Procurement systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and capable Procurement Manager to become part of our Procurement team, supporting our properties.

Reporting to the Procurement Director, being responsible for the purchase of goods and services to ensure that the Group's European lodging sites operational needs are met.

As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Purchasing goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, developing strategies, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms
• Creating long-term plans for specific categories of goods and services
• Preparing reports on procurement activities, analysing data to identify trend
• Collaborating with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met
• Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services
• Ensuring contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring
• Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs
• Staying informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Conducting cost analysis, setting benchmarks, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues that may arise
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.

To be successful in the role of Procurement Management, we require:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration and/or finance)
• Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing, preferably within the hospitality industry
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication (written/spoken) English & French at business level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum 8 years of experience of relevant working experience in purchasing
• Background and or experience within technical services purchasing (vendor management, contractor’s, hard services)
• Certification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) a plus
• Experience in integration activities and change management.

This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Procurement Manager. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer:

• Genuine career opportunities within our business
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
• A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost
• A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recruitment Referral Incentive
• Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties
• Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties
• (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging

About Us

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences,colivingproperties,hotelsand independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands includeAscott,Citadines,lyf,Oakwood,Somerset,The Crest Collection,The Unlimited Collection,Fox,Harris,POP!,Preference,Quest,VertuandYello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

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