Purchasing Manager

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking aPurchasing Managerto join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hospitality leader to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.

Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worlds most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a collection of grand event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltons flagship luxury brand known for its timeless elegance iconic properties and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.

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A World of Rewards

Complimentary nourishing meals provided while on duty

Exceptional development programmes designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage

Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives

Team Member Travel Programme offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage

High street savings through Perks at Work

28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 33 days with length of service

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

What will I be doing

As Purchasing Manager you will safeguard the integrity quality and value of all hotel procurement activities working collaboratively with trusted suppliers to negotiate contracts source premium goods and maintain meticulous records of transactions trends and supplier performance.

In this role you will be accountable for executing the following responsibilities to the highest standards of operational excellence:

Secure competitive quotations for all hotel requirements ensuring bestinclass quality value and compliance with Groupnominated supplier agreements

Maintain accurate and uptodate records of all locally nominated suppliers

Oversee and manage the database of active local supplier contracts

Ensure the Purchasing Manual remains current compliant and reflective of best practice

Enforce purchasing policies quality procedures and brand standards to ensure full alignment with all Hilton requirements

Partner with the Finance Manager / Director to develop and support the annual budgeting process

Maintain detailed records of budget commitments and proactively communicate updates to senior leadership

Implement robust systems for the allocation tracking and reconciliation of purchase orders

Cultivate strong professional relationships with suppliers and formally evaluate and report on their performance

Lead and support the purchasing team including recruitment performance management and adherence to established appraisal processes

Supervise stores operations ensuring strict compliance with health and safety quality assurance and stock control procedures while continuously improving inventory oversight

Oversee all purchasing activity including contracts leases and supplier nominations

Prepare accurate and timely monthend purchasing and accounts reports

Execute adhoc tasks and strategic requests as directed by Hotel Management

What are we looking for

A Purchasing Manager within Hilton brands operates with integrity precision and a strong sense of accountability always in the interest of both the guest experience and operational sustainability. To succeed in this role you will demonstrate the following qualities:

Proven experience in purchasing or procurement functions

Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage and interpret budgets effectively

Advanced computer skills including confident use of Microsoft Excel

Excellent organisational and timemanagement capabilities

A high level of accountability resilience and attention to detail

Ability to perform competently under pressure in a fastpaced environment

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Previous experience within the hotel or leisure sector

Experience in a similar purchasing or procurement leadership role

Relevant academic qualification in Finance Accounting or a related business discipline

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