Senior Procurement Buyer - French Speaking - London (Hybrid)

e-resourcing Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality group seeks a Senior Procurement Buyer in London. This hybrid position involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of procurement experience in the hospitality sector, fluency in English and French, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers exposure to high-profile global sourcing projects and a supportive international team.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive international team

Travel opportunities across Europe

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, ideally in hospitality.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English and French at business level.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and manage tender processes.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and evaluate pricing structures.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Cost reduction

Fluent in French

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPS certification

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Fusion)

Job description

Senior Procurement Buyer - French Speaking
Hybrid | London (2 days WFH)
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

We're working with a global hospitality group to find an experienced Senior Procurement Buyer to join their London-based finance team. If you're a strategic sourcing professional with a passion for delivering cost-efficient, quality-focused procurement solutions - this could be your next move.

Reporting into the Director of Procurement for Europe, you'll play a key role in ensuring the group's lodging sites across Europe are fully supported across goods and services - balancing cost, quality, sustainability, and continuity of supply. You'll be responsible for end-to-end procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation, and inventory oversight.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and manage tender processes
  
• Negotiate supplier contracts and evaluate pricing structures
  
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
  
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement
  
• Conduct market analysis and benchmark performance
  
• Ensure alignment with ESG goals and sustainable sourcing
  
• Collaborate with property-level teams to understand operational needs
  
• Support integration activities and change management across sites
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement (ideally within hospitality)
  
• Proven background in strategic sourcing and vendor management
  
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  
• Fluent in English and French (business level - essential)
  
• Experience in technical services purchasing (hard services, contractors)
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (Oracle Fusion advantageous)
  
• CIPS certification is a plus
  

In return the client will offer:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in office/2 from home)
  
• The chance to work within a supportive, international procurement team
  
• Exposure to high-profile global sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
  
• Travel opportunities across Europe as needed