Strategic Hotel Procurement Leader

HotelJobs; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Provident fund

Descripción de la vacante

The President Hotel, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our end-to-end function. You will own strategy, sourcing, contracts, supplier performance and inventory governance to balance quality, service, cost and sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will head the Procurement and Cost Control teams and partner with senior stakeholders to optimise value for our 349-room property. A strong track record in hospitality procurement is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in procurement or related field.
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement/supply management with 3+ years leading a team.
• Experience in large-volume hotel/hospitality procurement essential.
• Proven strategic sourcing, category management, tenders and contract management.
• Experience in multiple spend categories: F&B, operations, services, maintenance, tech, capex.
• Knowledge of supplier due diligence, onboarding, performance measurement and master data controls.
• Strong inventory management, cost control, budgets and total cost analysis.
• Ability to analyze procurement data and measure savings.
• Experience with procurement governance and risk management.
• Experience implementing ERP/inventory systems and approval workflows.
• Knowledge of SA supplier market, B-BBEE and sustainable procurement.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills; ability to challenge senior stakeholders.
• High integrity and computer literacy; SA work authorisation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop procurement strategy, policies, sourcing plans and priorities.
• Lead sourcing, tenders and negotiations based on value, quality and risk.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals, due diligence and performance reviews.
• Challenge purchasing specifications for better value.
• Oversee daily purchasing approvals and urgent supply needs.
• Collaborate with Finance, Cost Control and Stores on stock and costs.
• Identify supplier risks and maintain contingency plans.
• Report spend, savings, contracts and supplier performance.
• Strengthen procurement controls and promote ethical sourcing.
• Improve procurement systems, workflows and data visibility.
• Lead, coach and develop Procurement and Cost Control teams.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Procurement data analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement

CIPS certification

Postgraduate qualification

Herramientas

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Descripción del empleo

The President Hotel, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our end-to-end function. You will own strategy, sourcing, contracts, supplier performance and inventory governance to balance quality, service, cost and sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will head the Procurement and Cost Control teams and partner with senior stakeholders to optimise value for our 349-room property. A strong track record in hospitality procurement is essential.