Hospitality Procurement Manager / Buyer

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious, full-service hotel and convention venue in Johannesburg for an experienced Procurement Manager - hospitality to lead and optimise their purchasing function. This is a hands-on leadership role for a driven professional who combines sharp commercial acumen with a genuine passion for the hospitality industry.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensuring quality, compliance, and value across all purchasing activity, while building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships that support a high-performing operation.

Qualification & requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• A professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing management experience, preferably within a hotel, hospitality, or large food & beverage operation.
• Proficiency in procurement or ERP systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Solid understanding of South African procurement regulations, supplier compliance, and audit requirements
• Proven experience in hotel or hospitality procurement, with strong problem-solving capability
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• A genuine commitment to service excellence and an understanding of the demands of the hospitality environment.
• A creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to offer sound advice and practical recommendations.
• High personal integrity and the resilience to perform consistently in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the procurement department, maintaining diligent financial process controls in line with business procedures.
• Work proactively with key stakeholders to source quality products, maximising satisfaction and delivering a responsive approach to enquiries and issue resolution.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies with clearly communicated objectives, accurate performance measurement, and timely reporting.
• Manage and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Hold full responsibility for the purchasing budget, ensuring all purchasing functions are controlled, audited, and continuously improved.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Review purchasing performance and standard practices, providing recommendations that drive financial performance and deliver added value.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and best practice requirements, maintaining documentation for internal and external audit purposes.

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