Hotel Purchasing - London, United Kingdom - Westminster Management Services Ltd

Description

Working in association with a privately-owned property Investment Company owning a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail and leisure properties based in Canary Wharf, we are seeking a hotel purchasing / procurement manager to join our hotel asset management team.

The role will be to work with the group hotel asset management team in association with the various hotel brands in the planning and execution of effective procurement exercises. The role will also entail contract monitoring, and the management of procurement related activities across a range of goods and services throughout the wider group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing business within one of the UK's most competitive markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Hotels this role will give the successful candidate exposure to a variety of duties, and to work with key stakeholders across the business.

Skills and Experience

Experience of working within a similar role for a minimum of 4 years.

Experience in negotiating complex procurement contracts.

A good understanding of effective procurement procedures within the hospitality, property investment industry.

Experience with the ability to demonstrate commercial and financial acumen, and to articulate the benefits of defined procurement processes.

Prior experience of supply chain and procurement working within the industry (preferably from hospitality/property asset remit).

Experience of multiple cost centres would be advantageous.

Person Specification:

Strong negotiation skills

Self-motivation.

Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent working knowledge of MS packages.

Excellent organisational skills

Strong academic background

Ability to work on own initiative

Attention to detail

Package

Work Place Pension

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays