Procurement Manager
Salary:
From £45,000 - £55,000 plus comms and car
Role:
Permanent
Location:
London (field based)
One of our clients are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team due to growth.
The role
We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join our clients expanding team. They're a Purchasing company within the Food and Beverage industry, specialising in the hospitality sector.
You will be working alongside the Procurement Director to deliver against a broad range of spend within the hospitality sector and engage with both our suppliers and customers.
Role responsibilities will include:
Coordinating pricing / tender administration
Analysing data and presenting findings
Identify and prospect new leads through various channels, including networking, cold calling, and digital outreach.
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs and proposing tailored solutions.
Support negotiations and deal closures to meet and exceed sales targets.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to onboard new customers effectively and successfully ensuring a seamless transition to ordering from their nominated suppliers.
Stay up to date with industry trends and market developments to identify new opportunities for growth.
Ensuring all procurement activities and process are efficient and effective to deliver an optimum level of service
Customer liaison and guidance
Team leadership as the company grows and the team expands
The Person:
Would suit someone with good experience in analytical and procurement roles (min 5 years) - preferably in Hospitality sector
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Previous customer / supplier liaison experience preferred.
Very organised and methodological with a keen eye for detail.
Pro-active and critical problem solver with high attention to detail
Previous experience in B2B field sales, ideally within Group Purchasing Organisation, foodservice distribution (food or non-food), or hospitality services.
Excellent knowledge of the UK hospitality market with the ability to utilise personal connections.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Proactive and self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel within the designated territory.
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