Assistant Procurement Manager - UK

Assistant Procurement Manager - UK

Our client is a leading hospitality brand with an international presence, delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium hospitality, food & beverage, and leisure environments. They are seeking an experienced Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement operations across the UK and wider international business.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, from strategic sourcing and supplier selection through to negotiation, implementation and performance management. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure best value is achieved while maintaining quality, service standards and operational efficiency across multiple business locations.

This role requires a commercially minded procurement professional who can build strong supplier partnerships, identify cost-saving opportunities and support the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide effective sourcing and procurement solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive value, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct detailed market and cost analysis, focusing on total cost of ownership and long-term value creation.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive commercial agreements and favourable contract terms.
• Support and manage e-procurement catalogue development in collaboration with UK and international teams.
• Deliver strategic procurement initiatives that balance cost efficiency, quality and service excellence.
• Identify and implement technology solutions that improve procurement processes and transactional efficiency.
• Ensure procurement policies, processes and governance standards are consistently applied across the business.
• Drive supplier performance management and establish best-practice procurement and supply chain processes.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, cost savings and supplier KPIs.
• Support the development and execution of annual operating plans and strategic sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to develop category plans that align with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance, cost-saving targets and performance measures are established, monitored and achieved.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Experience managing procurement projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, cost modelling and supply chain principles.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised hospitality business and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement initiatives that drive commercial success and operational excellence.