Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL BE OVERLOOKING
- Lead procurement operations across all properties in the W15 Collection.
- Source and manage suppliers for high-quality frozen food, meat items, and other hospitality essentials.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable local and international suppliers for frozen food, meat items, and general hospitality supplies.
- Ensure all food items are sourced, transported, and stored in compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
- Source customized products as per brand design requirements, collaborating with manufacturing and assembling partners where necessary.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality standards, timely delivery, and service consistency.
- Establish long-term vendor relationships for strategic advantage.
- Oversee procurement processes across multiple properties ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Work with finance and operations teams on budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
- Ensure all procurement documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Lead and manage a team of procurement officers and storekeepers.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance reviews to ensure high standards of procurement practice.
- Coordinate logistics and warehousing in collaboration with stores, with particular focus on temperature-controlled storage for perishable goods.
- Monitor stock levels and forecast purchasing needs to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships ensuring quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
- Oversee purchasing processes, cost control, and contract negotiations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior procurement or supply chain management role, preferably in the hospitality or food supply sector.
- Prior experience working with or in a leading frozen food or meat supply company is highly desirable. In addition, hands-on experience with luxury bedding, premium cutlery, and high-end crockery is essential.
- In-depth knowledge of supplier networks for hospitality-grade frozen food and meat items.
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and cold chain management.
- Experience in managing chilled and frozen food storage facilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
- If you are passionate about hospitality and have the procurement expertise to match, we’d love to hear from you.
