Procurement Manager

Commercial Hub; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the UK seeks a Procurement Specialist to enhance purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in procurement, particularly in the hospitality sector, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. This role offers significant benefits including discounted hotel stays, gym access, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted hotel stays

Attractive discounts across major retailers

Unlimited access to Leisure Clubs

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Strong skills in project management and strategic planning.
• Ability to analyse data and market trends for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process across the portfolio.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance and quality.
• Drive cost control through strategic sourcing and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Project management

Risk management

Collaborative leadership

Tools

Procure Wizard

Job description

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to shape purchasing strategy across a diverse and growing group, reporting directly to the Director of Procurement & Cost

This role will require some travel around the UK, in line with business needs. The ideal candidate is preferably based in the Midlands with the ability to travel.

About The Role

You’ll lead the end-to-end procurement process across our portfolio, developing and executing strategies that optimise spend, safeguard quality, mitigate risk and deliver long-term value for our business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing market trends, supplier performance and cost drivers to identify opportunities for savings and improved efficiency.
• Negotiating and managing supplier contracts, ensuring commercial value, quality and compliance.
• Driving cost control through strategic sourcing, cost-benefit analysis and ROI while maintaining quality standards.
• Assessing and mitigating risks related to supply chain disruptions, compliance, and sustainability.
• Overseeing facilities management contracts, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting the management of Capex expenditure, ensuring alignment with group priorities.
• Partnering with operational and finance teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Staying ahead of industry trends and emerging suppliers to adapt strategies that enhance competitiveness.

Other businesses may refer to this role as Procurement Specialist or Senior Buyer.

About You

You’re an analytical and proactive procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for driving value.

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Strategic and project management skills – able to plan, organise, and deliver initiatives on time and within budget.
• Commercial acumen – confident analysing data and market trends to inform data-driven decisions.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience, with a track record of achieving savings and enhancing performance.
• Risk awareness – skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain and compliance risks.
• Collaborative leadership – able to build relationships across departments to align procurement with wider business goals.
• Previous experience with Procure Wizard will be beneficial.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Discounted hotel stays around the globe, with food and beverage discounts.
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events.
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms).
• Personal and career development
• Round the clock access to the Employee Assistance programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice.

Next Steps

A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat with shortlisted candidates so we can get to know you better. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to meet the Director Of Procurement & Cost to discuss the role in greater detail.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.