Hotel Procurement Manager

Hospitality Hire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Hire seeks a dynamic Procurement Manager to join the leadership team of a Cape Town hotel. The role focuses on strategic procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization to support operational excellence across F&B, Engineering, Housekeeping and Front Office.

Key responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, enforcing compliance, and driving continuous improvement while mentoring the procurement team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement management, hospitality industry advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, and procurement regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Financial acumen with proven cost-saving achievements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with hotel business goals.
• Oversee all purchasing across departments including F&B, Engineering, Housekeeping and Front Office.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs with suppliers; manage supplier audits and evaluations.
• Monitor stock levels, turnover, waste reduction, and ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

Their purpose is simple yet powerful: to create and inspire memorable experiences.

Their vision: to become Cape Town’s most loved hotel.

We’re seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to join their leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the hotel. If you live and breathe these values, teamwork, respect, innovation, accountability, passion and integrity, then this opportunity is for you.

Key responsibilities

Strategic procurement management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee all purchasing, including operational, Capex, and project-related needs.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies while ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and corporate standards.
• Continuously assess trends to optimize practices, reduce costs, and maintain the best quality at the best price.

Vendor & supplier management

• Source, qualify, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs while conducting supplier evaluations.
• Manage supplier audits and approvals, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Organize annual supplier meetings to identify value-added partnerships.

Operational efficiency

• Coordinate daily procurement across all departments (F&B, Engineering, Housekeeping, Front Office, Administration).
• Monitor stock levels, turnover, and waste reduction.
• Approve purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.

Financial control & reporting

• Collaborate with finance to manage budgets and forecast procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and prepare performance reports.
• Implement strategies to improve quality and cost efficiency.

Compliance & risk management

• Ensure adherence to South African regulations and internal controls.
• Promote ethical sourcing, sustainability, and local supplier engagement.
• Mitigate procurement-related risks.

Team leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team for excellence.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Refine SOPs related to purchasing and stock control.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement management (hospitality industry advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, and procurement regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Financial acumen with proven cost-saving achievements.

Recruitment aligns with the company’s Employment Equity Plan

Join a team where excellence meets passion. Help shape the future of one of Cape Town’s leading hotels by driving efficiency and innovation.