Group Director of Procurement and Cost

As the Group Director of Procurement and Cost, you will lead the development and implementation of successful procurement strategies. Working across the Kew Green portfolio, you will oversee the day-to-day supply chain, whilst developing key strategies and building supplier relationships. This role is reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Senior Leadership Team.,

• Lead and manage the procurement strategy across the Kew Green portfolio
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team, operational teams, suppliers, and all stakeholders to develop efficiencies and execute the group procurement strategy, delivering cost savings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management
• Identify and support business development opportunities, driving strategic value
• Negotiate supplier agreements, overseeing the entire process from review and sourcing to implementation and contract management, ensuring delivery of peak service and managing the supplier relationship
• Ensuring that all contracts meet the needs of the business
• Review sustainability in all procurement activities
• Provide expert advice on industry-leading best practices in procurement and cost management
• Lead the procurement team to support delivery of the procurement plan
• Meet key performance indicators, reporting to key stakeholders as required
Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you'd like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com.

You'll be a pragmatic and strategic thinker, innovative and solutions-driven, with an overwhelming desire to succeed. An ideal candidate for this role should possess the following attributes:
• Strong experience in a senior group procurement leadership role, gained in a sizeable high-paced, hospitality environment
• Proven track record in developing strong supplier relationships
• High level of project management skills and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Track record of developing, implementing, and delivering the procurement strategy
• Experience in delivering cost savings across multiple business units and spend categories
• A creative, collaborative leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  
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  Our rewards package includes:
• Private healthcare
• Car allowance
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Employee and Family and Friend discounts in hotels across the Kew Green portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide
• 50% off food and beverage while staying in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 day per year Employee Assistance Support Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)