We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join the opening team of a luxury hotel in French speaking Africa. The main purpose of this position is to oversee all operations within Purchasing, Receiving, Stores. This role is essential to ensuring our hotel runs smoothly, from securing the best products at the right price to maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Main Duties:
- Ensure all hotel departments have the supplies they need, on time and within budget.
- Source high-quality products, keeping up with new trends and opportunities.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value.
- Monitor stock levels, slow-moving items, and minimize waste.
- Ensure purchasing processes are ethical, fair, and efficient.
- Lead, train, and develop your team, supporting their professional growth.
- Collaborate closely with chefs, department heads, and the finance team.
Essential Qualities and Skills:
- Intermediate to fluent French speaker
- Experience working in an African hotel environment
- Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally within hospitality.
- Strong negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the successful opening of a luxury hotel. You’ll be part of a professional team that values excellence, integrity, and development, with opportunities to grow and make a real impact.
For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1161
