Strategic Hospitality Procurement & Inventory Controller

HotelJobs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Sandton is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage procurement, inventory and stock control for a large hotel.

You will drive cost-efficient purchasing, maintain optimal stock levels and build strong supplier relationships while supporting efficient hotel operations.

The role requires a hospitality or supply chain qualification and at least 3 years’ procurement/stock control experience in a hotel with 300+ rooms, plus advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement and/or stock control management experience within a hotel with more than 300 rooms.
• Understanding of Food & Beverage operations, recipe costing, portion control, menu engineering and hotel inventory.
• Proficiency in FMC, Materials Control or similar procurement and inventory systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and dashboard creation.
• Knowledge of POS systems and inventory audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies aligned with operational requirements and company goals.
• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, quality and delivery terms.
• Monitor stock levels and consumption patterns to prevent shortages and overstocking.
• Implement stock controls, conduct audits and investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Work with Culinary, Housekeeping and Food & Beverage teams to forecast stock requirements.
• Manage procurement budgets, analyse purchasing trends and prepare reports.
• Review and process purchase orders, invoices and supplier contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or service concerns.
• Oversee receiving, storage and issuing of stock, checking deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Capture stock transfers and invoices on the inventory system.
• Conduct spot checks and complete stocktakes at the required 10-day and 20-day intervals.
• Maintain fridge and freezer temperature logs and check supplier vehicle temperatures and cleanliness.
• Keep storage areas clean, organised and compliant with food safety requirements.
• Lead the relevant team and coordinate with departments to improve cost efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Reporting & dashboarding

Negotiation & supplier management

Analytical & numerical skills

Education

Hospitality Management / Supply Chain Management qualification

Tools

FMC

Materials Control

Inventory systems

POS systems

Job description

HotelJobs in Sandton is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage procurement, inventory and stock control for a large hotel.

You will drive cost-efficient purchasing, maintain optimal stock levels and build strong supplier relationships while supporting efficient hotel operations.

The role requires a hospitality or supply chain qualification and at least 3 years’ procurement/stock control experience in a hotel with 300+ rooms, plus advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.