REQUIREMENT:
- RSA ID and legal residence essential
- Minimum 5–10 years' procurement experience, preferably within the hospitality or hotel industry
- Proven experience managing procurement across multiple properties or regional operations
- Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management experience
- Extensive contract negotiation skills
- Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen
- Experience managing procurement budgets and cost controls
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
- Strong reporting, planning, and organisational abilities
- Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel regularly to hotels and lodges within the group
- Relevant procurement, supply chain, or business qualification advantageous
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies and policies
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best value and service levels
- Standardise procurement processes across all hotels and lodges
- Manage supplier contracts, pricing, and service agreements
- Oversee tender processes and supplier selection
- Monitor procurement budgets, expenditure, and purchasing performance
- Deliver annual procurement savings targets and identify ongoing cost-saving opportunities
- Analyse purchasing trends and recommend operational efficiencies
- Reduce waste through improved procurement practices and inventory optimisation
- Ensure the effective procurement of goods and services across all properties
- Manage the Cost of Sales (COS) across all procurement categories within the group
- Build strong relationships with operational teams and key suppliers
- Produce procurement reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management
PACKAGE:
- R55,000 – R60,000 per month (Negotiable DOE)
LOCATION: Cape Town – Western Cape (Head Office)