Responsibilities
- Purchase goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms.
- Create long‑term plans for specific categories of goods and services.
- Prepare reports on procurement activities, analyze data to identify trends.
- Collaborate with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met.
- Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services.
- Ensure contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring.
- Manage inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs.
- Stay informed about market trends, new products and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Conduct cost analysis, set benchmarks and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services and resolving any issues that may arise.
- Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers.
- Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and organizational targets and requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant purchasing experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, including vendor management, contractor’s, hard services.
- Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Fluency in English (business level) and French (business level).
- Strong communication (written/spoken) skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Certification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is a plus.
- Experience in integration activities and change management.
Benefits
- Genuine career opportunities within our business.
- On‑the‑job training along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities.
- Travel allowance for every day you work.
- A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Recruitment Referral Incentive.
- Employee Recognition awards ceremony and company team parties.
- After probation, a special staff rate in our European properties (if relocating).
- 30 days of relocation accommodation in one of our properties until you find permanent lodging.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everybody can contribute their unique perspectives.
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