Senior Construction Buyer

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in hotel development is seeking a Procurement Lead in London. You will manage procurement for new hotel developments and refurbishments, ensuring compliance and delivering cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate has experience in hotel construction procurement and strong commercial skills. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and contractual skills with experience negotiating complex packages.
• Ability to work across multiple live projects with competing priorities.
• Experience working on high-quality, design-led developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across new-build hotel developments and refurbishments.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials and subcontract services.
• Negotiate contracts and build long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement in hotel construction

Commercial negotiation

Understanding of build processes

Experience with FF&E supply chains

Project management across multiple sites

ERP/procurement systems proficiency

Education

CIPS certification

Relevant construction procurement qualifications

Tools

COINS

Oracle

Job description

The Organisation

This business is behind some of London's most transformative hotel-led regeneration schemes. With a unique model that brings development, construction and operations under one roof, they offer a rare chance to work on projects from acquisition through to delivery and handover. Known for their long-term vision, collaborative culture and design excellence, they focus on delivering branded hotels that meet the highest operational and sustainability standards. You'll join a close-knit team that empowers its people and values both rigour and creativity.

The Role/Responsibilities

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you will lead procurement across new-build hotel developments and large refurbishment projects in London.

• Managing end-to-end procurement of construction materials, FF&E, M&E packages and subcontract services.
• Building and implementing procurement strategies aligned with project timelines, budgets, and design intent.
• Negotiating contracts and securing best value through long-term supplier relationships.
• Driving cost efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborating with internal teams across planning, design, construction and operations.
• Supporting project delivery with procurement tracking, reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of procurement in hotel, residential, or mixed-use construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual skills with experience negotiating complex packages.
• Excellent understanding of build processes, subcontract procurement and FF&E supply chains.
• Experience working on high-quality, design-led developments.
• Ability to work across multiple live projects with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems such as COINS, Oracle or similar.
• CIPS certification or relevant construction procurement qualifications preferred.

Apply now
If you're looking to take the lead on procurement for some of London's most exciting hotel developments, apply now. Interviews are happening shortly and this role won't be available for long.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.