Buyer – Indirect Procurement
📍Central London (Hybrid)
up to £55,000 plus bonus and benefits
Our Client
Our client is a leading hospitality business, operating across a diverse portfolio of sites throughout the UK. They have an established and high-calibre team of procurement professionals, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and delivering long-term value.
Based from a great Central London office, this is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced procurement function with genuine scope to learn, develop and progress your career.
The Role
Reporting to the Indirect Procurement Director, this is a broad procurement role managing a variety of spend categories across a complex, multi-site hospitality business.
The role offers a great balance between strategic category management and hands-on procurement. You'll lead sourcing projects, negotiate with suppliers and develop category strategies, while working closely with stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities include
- Managing procurement across a range of indirect categories, including Facilities Management, Consumables, Packaging, Uniforms and IT
- Leading tenders, commercial negotiations and supplier contract management
- Building strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers
- Working closely with stakeholders across a complex, multi-site hospitality business
- Using market insights and spend analysis to identify savings, innovation and continuous improvement opportunities
Required Experience
- 3+ years' procurement experience across indirect spend categories
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and commercial capabilities
- Experience within hospitality, foodservice, facilities management or another multi-site environment would be advantageous
Please contact Jordan Collins for more details; jordan.collins@talentpoolcompany.com
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