Procurement Manager

Rosewood Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in London is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement activities and enhance supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a sound understanding of purchasing operations within upscale hotels and demonstrate the ability to manage teams effectively. Responsibilities include supplier management, contract preparation, and improving operational efficiency. Benefits include 31 days paid holidays, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

31 days paid holidays

Company pension scheme

12 complimentary room nights

Career development opportunities

Free meals on duty

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain quality standards.
• Proficient in managing purchasing operations efficiently.
• Experience in supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and manage procurement activities.
• Monitor purchasing to improve supplier performance.
• Maintain a controllable ordering system.
• Track daily spending and communicate variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team management

Understanding of Purchasing operations in hotels

Job description

Role

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Purchasing team at Rosewood London. The Purchasing Manager is entrusted with supporting and leading the team to ensure associates are motivated to achieve maximum performance and efficiency.

Key expectations of this role are

• Responsible for working closely with selected suppliers and managing the company's food and beverage and non-food and beverage procurement activities.
• Continuously monitoring all purchasing activities to improve supplier performance and to renegotiate prices.
• Showing a sound understanding of the London Purchasing market to retain and increase efficiency and quality through the application of best practices.
• Regulating and maintaining a controllable ordering system using a "just in time" approach to prevent excessive stock holding or shortages.
• Tracking and reporting all daily spending and communicating to relevant Department heads variances and progress.
• Responsible for preparing contracts, tenders, and bids.
• Continuously identifying and developing areas for improvement and motivating the team to actively take part in the process to enhance the brand experience.

Profile

• Paying close attention to detail by not compromising on quality standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possessing a good understanding of how to manage teams effectively.
• A sound understanding of the Purchasing operations within an upscale hotel environment.

All our associates have the opportunity to live by our guiding philosophy which captures the essence of our culture RELATIONSHIP HOSPITALITY. Heartfelt interactions are our lifeblood. A desire to build genuine, rewarding and lasting relationships with everyone we meet comes naturally to us - it's our Calling.

Benefits

• 31 days paid holidays per annum including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• 12 complimentary room nights and F&B discount worldwide
• Career development opportunities
• Free meals on duty
• Season ticket loan