Hotel Procurement Manager

SUMMARY:
Great hospitality starts with the right resources, reliable suppliers and procurement decisions that deliver lasting value.
At The President Hotel, we’re looking for an experienced, commercially astute Head of Procurement to lead the end-to-end procurement function within our 349-room hotel. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead the Procurement and Cost Control teams and partner with departmental leaders across the operation.
As we continue our journey toward luxury, you’ll take ownership of procurement strategy, sourcing, contracts, supplier performance, inventory oversight and governance, balancing quality, service, cost, risk and sustainability.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field. CIPS or equivalent professional certification is preferred; a relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Minimum 7 years' progressive procurement or supply management experience, including at least 3 years leading a team or function. Experience within a large-volume hotel, resort, hospitality group or comparable high-volume service environment is essential. Direct hotel or hospitality procurement experience is strongly preferred. Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, tenders, commercial negotiation and contract management. Experience managing multiple spend categories, including Food & Beverage, operational supplies, outsourced services, maintenance, technology and capital projects. Strong knowledge of supplier due diligence, onboarding, performance measurement and master-data controls. Sound understanding of inventory management, cost control, budgets and total cost analysis. Ability to analyse procurement data and measure validated savings and cost avoidance. Strong knowledge of procurement governance, delegated authority, segregation of duties and risk management. Experience implementing or improving ERP, procurement or inventory systems and approval workflows. Knowledge of the South African supplier market, B-BBEE considerations and ethical, sustainable procurement. Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, negotiation and analytical skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge senior stakeholders. High levels of integrity, accountability and computer literacy. South African ID or valid South African work authorisation. Updated CV with contactable references. What You'll Be Doing Developing procurement strategy, policies, sourcing plans and category priorities aligned with hotel requirements and budgets. Leading sourcing, tenders and negotiations based on total value, quality, reliability, risk and sustainability. Managing supplier contracts, renewals, due diligence, onboarding and performance reviews. Challenging purchasing practices and specifications where better value can be achieved. Overseeing daily purchasing, approvals and urgent supply requirements across hotel departments. Working with Finance, Cost Control and Stores to optimise stock availability, inventory turnover, wastage and costs. Identifying supplier risks and maintaining contingency plans for business continuity. Reporting on spend, savings, contracts, supplier performance, inventory, compliance and risk. Strengthening procurement controls, supporting audits and promoting ethical, local, B-BBEE and sustainable sourcing. Improving procurement systems, workflows and data visibility. Leading, coaching and developing the Procurement and Cost Control teams. Why Join The President Hotel Join Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Take ownership of a strategic procurement function alongside senior hotel leadership, with direct influence on profitability, supplier partnerships and operational performance. We offer a market-related package and company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund.