Purchasing Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in London seeks a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, and inventory operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset. This role will influence the hotel's operational foundation, ensuring high standards and efficiency in procurement processes while contributing to a seamless guest experience. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality purchasing.
• Experience with multiple procurement categories required.
• Demonstrated ability to secure quality at competitive costs.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage procurement strategies aligning with luxury positioning.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring quality and sustainability.
• Lead inventory management and stock audits.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing management systems

Job description

Company Description

Since 1756, Cambridge House has been the home where the Great and the Glorious gather. The storied Mayfair townhouse reawakens in 2026. The centuries old landmark, which has welcomed tastemakers and world shapers throughout its rich history, will be the capital's most magnetic and vibrant gathering place and experience-driven luxury hotel. The imaginative renewal of this historic property at 94 Piccadilly will capture the spirit of London like no other, providing a captivating new Mayfair destination for Londoners and international visitors alike.

Set in the historic building which formerly housed the iconic In and Out military club, the 18th Century Georgian mansion and Grade 1-listed Palladian-style townhouse will be brilliantly reimagined as a 102-room hotel. Preserving its rich heritage while offering a harmonious blend of luxuriously private and vibrant social spaces replete with unique dining destinations and Auberge spa. It will also be home to an exclusive members club set to define the new pulse of modern London life.

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Job Description

The Purchasing Manager at Cambridge House will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our operational excellence - curating supplier partnerships, guiding procurement strategy, and ensuring every item behind the scenes reflects our commitment to quality, efficiency, and modern luxury.

This is a rare opportunity for a procurement professional with both strategic vision and exacting standards to influence every facet of the hotel's opening. Thoughtful, decisive, and commercially astute, the Purchasing Manager will bring clarity to complex decisions and consistency to daily operations - laying the groundwork for a seamless guest experience through choices made long before arrival.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the procurement strategy for all categories (F&B, amenities, linen, engineering supplies, furniture & fixtures, non-food operational supplies), ensuring alignment with Cambridge House's luxury positioning and operational objectives.
• Source, evaluate, and contract suppliers: ensuring that quality, sustainability, ethical practices, and cost-effectiveness are all addressed.
• Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements to ensure best value, high standards and reliability, factoring in lead times, delivery, quality control, and logistics.
• Lead stock and inventory management: establish par levels, oversee storeroom operations, receiving, storage, distribution, and conduct regular stock audits.
• Forecast demand across departments in collaboration with Heads of Departments (e.g. F&B, Housekeeping, Engineering) to ensure uninterrupted service and minimise waste.
• Monitor market trends (including luxury, design, sustainable sourcing) and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
• Ensure all purchasing procedures, purchasing systems, controls, and documentation are in place, transparent, compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g. food safety, health & safety) and aligned with financial policies.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a purchasing team: recruiting, training, performance reviews, and encouraging continual improvement in team members' expertise.
• Partner closely with the Area Director Finance to manage budgets, cost savings, supplier invoicing, and ensure accuracy in cost-of-goods reporting.
• Ensure that the purchasing department contributes positively to the guest experience: from the quality of guest room amenities, linen feel, to the consistency of F&B supplies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience in purchasing / procurement in the luxury hospitality sector, ideally in high-end hotels in London or comparable markets.
• Experience across multiple procurement categories (F&B, non-food, capital goods, FF&E, etc.).
• Strong negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to secure premium quality at competitive cost while meeting high standards.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and forecasting skills. Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines (especially in a pre-opening environment).
• Experience implementing or working with purchasing or inventory management systems; familiarity with tools for tracking supplier performance.
• Keen eye for detail - quality, presentation, sustainability, compliance- in every purchase.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, build supplier partnerships and lead a team of purchasing professionals.
• Strategic mindset, problem solver, with a sense of ownership and high integrity.
• Formal qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

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