Key areas of accountability include:
Contracting and Procurement Process
Relationship and Vendor Management
Data Analysis and Reporting
Property and Cluster Support
Financial Performance and Rebates Management
Scope
Location Requirements: Based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Language Requirements: High proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) required.
Travel Requirements: Regular travel within Sub-Saharan Africa.
Expected Contributions
Contracting and Procurement Process
Drive procurement initiatives for food and non-food categories, including supplier sourcing, bid management, cost analysis, negotiations, and contract awards.
Consolidate vendor base to leverage volume and maximize value.
Conduct RFPs to ensure alignment with quality, service, sustainability, and diversity goals.
Monitor market trends, price developments, and vendor performance.
Prepare vendor communications, tender protocols, and detailed analyses to support contract recommendations.
Relationship and Vendor Management
Build and manage strong partnerships with suppliers, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
Act as the primary business owner of supplier relationships.
Serve as liaison between hotels, cluster teams, and the Regional Procurement MEA team.
Conduct vendor site visits and performance reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Develop and maintain contract tracking systems, supplier performance reports, and spend analysis tools.
Forecast inventory needs using data insights to minimize stock issues.
Present supplier performance updates to cluster and regional leadership.
Monitor supplier adherence to financial commitments and oversee audit processes.
Property and Cluster Support
Provide day-to-day procurement support to hotel teams, offering guidance on pricing, specifications, and standards.
Conduct procurement audits to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Organize cluster meetings to strengthen collaboration and leverage opportunities.
Communicate new contracts and updates to properties and provide training to hotel purchasing managers.
Candidate Profile
Education and Experience
Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in procurement or contracting.
Prior hotel operations experience, preferably in F&B or Rooms divisions.
Strong knowledge of the hotel procurement market in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
Strong contracting expertise in food and non-food commodities.
Excellent analytical and Excel skills; able to interpret and present data effectively.
Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to lead cost-saving initiatives and manage budgets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software tools.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and reliable.
Strong relationship management and customer service orientation.