Purchasing Manager in Saint Andrews

About Us

At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel is an AA 5 Red star, award‑winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times. Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?

With a reputation as an employer of choice, we are committed to ensuring our associates are our number one priority. St Andrews is the home of golf and we are the home of great guest service. People are our passion and we believe each associate plays a vital role in providing memorable memories to our guests. We are a forward‑thinking employer committed to the Hoteliers Charter and developing our people, which is why we employ based on personality. We believe all skills can be taught! Throughout your career with us, you’ll have access to a wide range of different training opportunities providing routes to progress from within, allowing you to reach your full potential whilst supported by our committed leadership team. We love celebrating our associate’s success and do so through our employee reward recognition schemes which encompass our ‘HOME’ ethos including Associate of the Month.

Whilst working for one of the most iconic hotels in Scotland, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension scheme, free onsite car parking, meals whilst on duty, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme and FREE fitness access. Our benefits don’t end there, in your spare time, we also superb discounts in our restaurants, shops, spa and room rates. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy the many luxuries Old Course Hotel has to offer and experience the 5* service for yourself. A career at Old Course Hotel, what’s not to love? All benefits subject to availability.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our award winning team as a Purchasing Manager. As Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role behind the scenes of an exceptional five‑star guest experience. Leading the hotel’s end‑to‑end procurement and inventory function, you will ensure that every product and service sourced reflects the quality, consistency and attention to detail expected of a world‑class luxury destination. You will oversee supplier partnerships across all key categories, from Food & Beverage and Spa to Housekeeping, balancing commercial rigour with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Working closely with department heads and Finance, you will act as a trusted business partner, supporting cost control, sustainability objectives and seamless operational delivery. At the heart of the role is people leadership. You will inspire and develop a high‑performing purchasing and stores team, fostering a culture of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the purchasing, buying and stores/inventory teams, setting clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Recruit, onboard and develop team members, building capability, engagement and succession.
• Act as a trusted business partner to department heads, providing guidance on sourcing strategy, supplier selection and cost control.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across all direct spend categories, including Food & Beverage, Spa, Retail, Housekeeping, Fitness and Guest Supplies.
• Develop and execute RFQs and RFPs for key categories, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and service standards.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, commercial terms and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maximise value, manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Maintain, embed and continuously improve purchasing policies, workflows and documentation standards.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with approved and strategic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs, addressing service issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Work closely with operational teams to forecast demand, manage seasonal fluctuations and support events and peak trading periods.
• Continue to develop and enhance sustainable procurement practices aligned with the hotel’s ESG and sustainability objectives.
• Partner with Finance to support budget management, forecasting, reporting and working capital optimisation.
• Contribute to longer‐term procurement and supply strategy aligned with the hotel’s luxury positioning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain leadership role, ideally within hospitality or a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership capability.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and stock control best practice.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail and systems literacy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience within a 5 star hotel, resort or luxury leisure environment. (Desirable)
• Exposure to food & beverage, retail and operational procurement categories. (Desirable)
• Familiarity with group or global procurement frameworks. (Desirable)
• Professional qualification in procurement, supply chain or finance. (Desirable)

Hours

Permanent Full Time, 40hrs per week

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Dine On Us – Enjoy free meals and refreshments every day in our complimentary staff canteen, including hot meals, salad bar, tea, coffee & soft drinks.
• Exclusive Resort Perks – Treat yourself to generous discounts across the resort from award winning restaurants, luxury room stays and in our Pro Shop (St Andrews only PGA approved pro shop).
• Kohler Group Benefits – Unlock even more savings with our wider discounts across the Kohler family.
• Wellness, Your Way – Enjoy free access to our on‑site Kohler Waters Fitness Centre, featuring a fully equipped gym, 20‑metre pool, sauna and hot tub. Relax, recharge, repeat.
• Plan Your Future – We’ll help you get access to the right information through complimentary mortgage consultations.
• Cycle2Work – Stay active and save money with our Cycle2Work programme, good for you and the planet.
• Perkbox – Enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and monthly treats all in one easy app.
• Get Rewarded – Earn fantastic rewards on our Global Recognition Platform and introduce great talent to our team through our generous Refer a Friend scheme.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme is available around the clock, offering confidential guidance whenever you need it.

The Old Course Hotel is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.