Purchasing and Stores Manager Hospitality Industry

Job description

Why This Role? Step into a pivotal position where your expertise will drive cost-saving initiatives and streamline procurement processes. Collaborate closely with the financial controller to secure the best deals and ensure seamless hotel operations.

What You will Do:

• Build Strong Relationships: Establish and nurture robust connections with new and existing suppliers.
• Strategize and Save: Develop and implement innovative purchasing strategies to achieve goals and targets.
• Negotiate Like a Pro: Vet suppliers, negotiate exceptional deals, and research cost-effective alternatives.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with the accounts department on budgets and purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Track and Report: Document supplier metrics, conduct in-depth pricing analysis, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost savings.
• Support Hotel Teams: Provide crucial pricing data and procurement updates to hotel teams, ensuring smooth internal operations.
• Analyse and Present: Offer analytical support to the accounting team and present comprehensive periodic and ad hoc reports to management.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Professional: Boasting at least 5-6 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• Academically Prepared: A third-level degree in Business/Procurement is highly desirable.
• Negotiation Guru: Exemplary negotiating skills with a proven ability to secure the best deals.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with procurement systems like Hoist – Hot soft and Procure Wizard.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Reliable and Focused: Punctual, self-motivated, and driven to succeed in a challenging environment.
• Team Player: Capable of working independently and collaboratively with excellent communication skills.

Why Join Us? Be part of a prestigious team where your contributions will be valued, and your career will flourish. Enjoy the dynamic environment of a top-tier hotel and the opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement and cost management.

Apply Now! If you are an experienced Purchasing and Stores Manager looking to advance your career, we want to hear from you. Send your updated CV in confidence to Choice People today and take the next step in your exciting hospitality career!