Purchasing Manager

<div><ul><li>Lead the procurement team providing guidance and mentorship to ensure efficient operations and professional development.</li><li>Ensure stock levels are wellmanaged and storerooms stay organised and under control.</li><li>Implement and maintain a robust inventory management system utilising technology to optimise stock levels and reduce waste.</li><li>Plan and manage budgets keeping a close and strategic eye on purchasing and cost control.</li><li>Conduct regular market research to stay informed about pricing trends new products and emerging suppliers in the hospitality industry.</li><li>Support F&B projects stepping in to assist across departments when needed especially during absences or peak periods.</li><li>Develop and implement sustainable purchasing practices aligning with the companys environmental and social responsibility goals.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to make sure procurement aligns with operational needs and guest expectations.</li><li>Participate in menu planning and recipe costing working closely with the culinary team to balance quality and costeffectiveness.</li><li>Handle supplier relations with professionalism ensuring timely deliveries quality standards and bestvalue agreements.</li><li>Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers ensuring favourable terms and conditions for the organisation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards throughout the procurement process.</li><li>Atay on top of admin procedures from order tracking to invoice processing keeping everything compliant and auditready.</li><li>Analyse purchasing data and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Proven experience (3 years) in hospitality or hotel procurement with strong operational insight.</li><li>Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPS) is a plus.</li><li>Highly organised detailoriented and possess a clear understanding of purchasing procedures and inventory management systems.</li><li>Excellent team player who communicates effectively across departments and all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Ability to thrive on staying in controleven when things get busyand maintain composure under pressure.</li><li>Bring a proactive solutionsfocused mindset and enjoy keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.</li><li>Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Solid understanding of financial principles budgeting and cost control in a hospitality context.</li><li>Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards relevant to the hospitality industry.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to implement sustainable purchasing practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to make datadriven decisions.</li><li>Flexibility to work varying schedules including occasional evenings and weekends as required by the business needs.</li></ul><h3>Remote Work</h3><p>Yes</p><h3>Employment Type</h3><p>Fulltime</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr