We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated individual to be part of our Purchasing Team as a Purchasing Manager at The Stafford London hotel.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchasing & Cost Control Manager to lead our purchasing operations at our 5-star luxury hotel in London. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end supply chain of all food, beverage, and non-food items consumed within the hotel, ensuring exceptional quality, timely delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality purchasing and cost controlling, a deep understanding of supplier management, and proficiency with procurement software, particularly Procure Wizard.
About The Stafford London
Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury5-star hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence.
The Stafford London is ideally located for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks.
About the role, what will I be doing?
Procurement & Vendor Management
* Oversee the procurement of all F&B and non-F&B goods (e.g., housekeeping supplies, guest amenities, operational equipment).
* Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with approved vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
* Ensure all purchases are aligned with the hotel’s brand standards and sustainability goals.
* Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in line with procurement policies.
Inventory & Logistics
* Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without over-ordering or waste.
* Coordinate with culinary, housekeeping, engineering, and other departments for accurate demand forecasting.
* Oversee the storage, receipt, and distribution of goods to appropriate hotel departments.
* Implement and monitor stock rotation, shelf-life management, and waste reduction strategies.
Systems & Reporting
* Administer and optimize the use of Procure Wizard for purchasing, inventory control, supplier databases, and approval workflows.
* Prepare and submit monthly procurement reports, including budget variance, cost analysis, and consumption trends.
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and health & safety standards.
* Track and report KPIs related to purchasing efficiency, cost savings, and supplier performance.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead and train the purchasing team, ensuring high performance and adherence to SOPs.
* Collaborate closely with the Finance, Culinary, Housekeeping, and Engineering teams to align purchasing with operational needs.
* Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process relating to procurement and logistics.
Who are we looking for?
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
* Outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong team leadership and people management capabilities.
* High level of integrity and professionalism.
* Excellent working knowledge of Procure Wizard.
* Knowledge of Micros Symphony.
* Intermediate excel skills
* Ability to analyse menu engineering reports & margins to support the hotel teams.
Our Benefits Includes
* 28 days holiday which increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days
* Private Healthcare option & Life Insurance
* A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits
* Employee recognition programme
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to Wagestream app
* Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for other permanent position (terms and conditions applies)
* Interest free season ticket loan
* 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues
If the role sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you!
Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr