Purchasing Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Purchasing Manager at Cambridge House will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our operational excellence - curating supplier partnerships guiding procurement strategy and ensuring every item behind the scenes reflects our commitment to quality efficiency and modern luxury.

This is a rare opportunity for a procurement professional with both strategic vision and exacting standards to influence every facet of the hotels opening. Thoughtful decisive and commercially astute the Purchasing Manager will bring clarity to complex decisions and consistency to daily operations - laying the groundwork for a seamless guest experience through choices made long before arrival.

Key Responsibilities:

Design implement and manage the procurement strategy for all categories (F&B amenities linen engineering supplies furniture & fixtures nonfood operational supplies) ensuring alignment with Cambridge Houses luxury positioning and operational objectives.
Source evaluate and contract suppliers: ensuring that quality sustainability ethical practices and costeffectiveness are all addressed.
Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements to ensure best value high standards and reliability factoring in lead times delivery quality control and logistics.
Lead stock and inventory management: establish par levels oversee storeroom operations receiving storage distribution and conduct regular stock audits.
Forecast demand across departments in collaboration with Heads of Departments (e.g. F&B Housekeeping Engineering) to ensure uninterrupted service and minimise waste.
Monitor market trends (including luxury design sustainable sourcing) and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
Ensure all purchasing procedures purchasing systems controls and documentation are in place transparent compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g. food safety health & safety) and aligned with financial policies.
Build lead mentor and develop a purchasing team: recruiting training performance reviews and encouraging continual improvement in team members expertise.
Partner closely with the Area Director Finance to manage budgets cost savings supplier invoicing and ensure accuracy in costofgoods reporting.
Ensure that the purchasing department contributes positively to the guest experience: from the quality of guest room amenities linen feel to the consistency of F&B supplies.

Qualifications :

At least 5 years of proven experience in purchasing / procurement in the luxury hospitality sector ideally in highend hotels in London or comparable markets.
Experience across multiple procurement categories (F&B nonfood capital goods FF&E etc.).
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to secure premium quality at competitive cost while meeting high standards.
Excellent organisational analytical and forecasting skills. Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines (especially in a preopening environment).
Experience implementing or working with purchasing or inventory management systems; familiarity with tools for tracking supplier performance.
Keen eye for detail - quality presentation sustainability compliance- in every purchase.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to work collaboratively with internal departments build supplier partnerships and lead a team of purchasing professionals.
Strategic mindset problem solver with a sense of ownership and high integrity.
Formal qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information :

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels resorts residences and private clubs. While each property is unique all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design exceptional cuisine innovative wellbeing and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels resorts and residences Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the worlds most desirable destinations.

For more information:

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram TikTok Facebook and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Design implement and manage the procurement strategy for all categories (F&B amenities linen engineering supplies furniture & fixtures nonfood operational supplies) ensuring alignment with Cambridge Houses luxury positioning and operational objectives.
Source evaluate and contract suppliers: ensuring that quality sustainability ethical practices and costeffectiveness are all addressed.
Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements to ensure best value high standards and reliability factoring in lead times delivery quality control and logistics.
Lead stock and inventory management: establish par levels oversee storeroom operations receiving storage distribution and conduct regular stock audits.
Forecast demand across departments in collaboration with Heads of Departments (e.g. F&B Housekeeping Engineering) to ensure uninterrupted service and minimise waste.
Monitor market trends (including luxury design sustainable sourcing) and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
Ensure all purchasing procedures purchasing systems controls and documentation are in place transparent compliant with regulatory requirements (e.g. food safety health & safety) and aligned with financial policies.
Build lead mentor and develop a purchasing team: recruiting training performance reviews and encouraging continual improvement in team members expertise.
Partner closely with the Area Director Finance to manage budgets cost savings supplier invoicing and ensure accuracy in costofgoods reporting.
Ensure that the purchasing department contributes positively to the guest experience: from the quality of guest room amenities linen feel to the consistency of F&B supplies.

Qualifications :

At least 5 years of proven experience in purchasing / procurement in the luxury hospitality sector ideally in highend hotels in London or comparable markets.
Experience across multiple procurement categories (F&B nonfood capital goods FF&E etc.).
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to secure premium quality at competitive cost while meeting high standards.
Excellent organisational analytical and forecasting skills. Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines (especially in a preopening environment).
Experience implementing or working with purchasing or inventory management systems; familiarity with tools for tracking supplier performance.
Keen eye for detail - quality presentation sustainability compliance- in every purchase.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to work collaboratively with internal departments build supplier partnerships and lead a team of purchasing professionals.
Strategic mindset problem solver with a sense of ownership and high integrity.
Formal qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information :

For more information:

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram TikTok Facebook and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control
Purchasing
Sourcing
Procurement
Vendor Management
HR Sourcing
ERP Systems
negotiation
Materials Management
Manufacturing
MRP
Contracts

Apply Now

About Company

Auberge Resorts

Become one of the authors of our story. Join our team as a Receiving Agent at Susurros del Corazón in Punta de Mita Mexico, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that the products/merchandise received meet the quality standards required by the ... View more

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click