We are seeking an organized, commercially minded Buyer & Procurement Administrator to join our Group Purchasing Organisation in the hospitality and hotel sector. This role is a mix of operational procurement, data analysis, and supplier administration. You will play a vital part in maintaining operational compliance, supporting tender execution, monitoring spend data, and ensuring seamless service delivery to property stakeholders and commercial partners.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing Support (50%)
- Tenders & Negotiations: Support competitive tenders for designated product and service categories; negotiate terms, pricing, and service levels with local, regional, and national vendors.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, and track supplier agreements, SLAs, and performance commitments.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct pricing, availability, and benchmark research to inform category strategies and uncover cost-saving opportunities.
- Supplier Engagement: Partner with suppliers to track KPIs, improve performance, resolve service-level bottlenecks, and drive continuous innovation.
Procurement Administration & Operations (50%)
- System & Catalogue Management: Maintain eProcurement catalogues, pricing files, and operational statistics across digital purchasing platforms (e.g., BirchStreet).
- Onboarding & Compliance: Administer supplier food safety standards, insurance documentation, ESG/sustainability metrics (e.g., EcoVadis), and finance setup workflows.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Extract and synthesize data from CRM and procurement tools (Salesforce, internal databases) to produce savings trackers, inflation guidance, and customer participation reports.
- Stakeholder Support: Act as a key support contact for hotel operations, resolving inquiries and coordinating supplier setup or kick-off orientations.
Candidate Profile
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Background: Degree in Business, Hospitality, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience.
- Industry Insight: Solid grasp of the hospitality, hotel management, or food & beverage sector.
- Administrative & Sourcing Experience: Demonstrated background in procurement support, commercial administration, or buying.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong numerical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data manipulation).
- Communication & Service: Professional stakeholder management skills with a client-focused attitude across internal teams and external vendors.
- Mobility & Flexibility: Willingness to travel periodically (including occasional overnight stays) for regional meetings, supplier reviews, and company training.
Preferred Assets:
- Hands-on experience with procurement platforms such as BirchStreet, Coupa, or Smart Spend.
- Familiarity with Salesforce and SharePoint.
- Experience supporting food safety, supplier audits, or ESG compliance frameworks.
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