Are you a procurement professional with the expertise to drive value, efficiency, and impact across a fast-paced hospitality group?
We're looking for a
Category Manager – Non-Food
to join our team at
Splendid Hospitality Group
, taking ownership of operational expenditure across key categories including
Housekeeping, Laundry, and Waste Management
.
In this high-impact role, you'll work closely with our
Director of Procurement
to develop and deliver procurement strategies that strengthen supplier relationships, reduce costs, and enhance quality across our diverse portfolio.
About Splendid Hospitality Group
We build and operate a diverse portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and care homes across the UK—from London to Edinburgh, Bristol to York. Our properties include:
The 5-star Hilton London Bankside
The iconic Grand Hotel, York
The UK's first Four Points Flex by Sheraton, London Euston
9 IHG hotels, including boutique Hotel Indigos
6 Accor properties across the UK
38 KFC restaurants in the Midlands & North East
3 care homes in Sussex
The Role
* Develop and deliver category strategies that drive cost savings and quality
* Source, assess, and negotiate with suppliers to optimise performance
* Manage supplier relationships and contracts across non-food categories
* Support and track Capex spend across the group
* Monitor market trends and supplier developments to inform strategy
* Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement meets business needs
* Track KPIs and deliver continuous improvement
About You
* Degree-level education with 3+ years' procurement experience, ideally in hospitality
* Proficiency in procurement platforms (Procure Wizard, Access Maintain) preferred
* Strong analytical and commercial skills with a track record of driving savings
* Skilled negotiator with experience managing supplier relationships
* Excellent communicator, able to influence and collaborate effectively
* Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
We're a values-led, entrepreneurial group with a passion for creating exceptional experiences—for our guests, teams, and partners. If you're passionate about procurement and want to make an impact in a dynamic, people-first business—this is the role for you.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now or get in touch to learn more.