Group Head of Procurement

Position Summary:

The Group Head of Procurement is responsible for leading the procurement function across all hotels, leisure units, and development projects under the group, ensuring a centralized, strategic, and cost-effective procurement framework that supports both operational and project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement the group-wide procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Standardize procurement processes, policies, and controls across all hotels and leisure units.
• Consolidate demand across properties to leverage economies of scale and group buying power.
• Lead negotiations for group contracts, preferred supplier agreements, and long-term partnerships.

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain a pool of approved, reliable, and cost-competitive suppliers.
• Negotiate framework agreements, SLAs, and pricing structures to optimize cost and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (on-time delivery, quality compliance, cost competitiveness).
• Ensure ethical sourcing practices and compliance with corporate governance standards.

Operational Procurement Oversight

• Provide guidance and oversight to hotel and leisure unit purchasing teams.
• Approve procurement of strategic, high-value, and critical items.
• Ensure OS&E, FF&E, F&B supplies, engineering materials, and service contracts are sourced efficiently.
• Support hotels during pre-opening, refurbishment, and major CAPEX projects.

Cost Control & Value Creation:

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and demand management.
• Provide market price benchmarking and monitor cost trends to anticipate inflation or shortages.
• Collaborate with Finance to track procurement savings vs. budget.
• Reduce wastage, stock obsolescence, and non-compliant purchases.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management:

• Enforce procurement SOPs, approval hierarchies, and internal controls across all units.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements in procurement transactions.
• Mitigate risks by diversifying suppliers and maintaining supply continuity plans.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation accuracy.

Technology & Process Improvement:

• Lead the implementation of e-procurement systems and digital platforms for efficiency and transparency.
• Standardize specifications, purchase catalogs, and reporting templates across the group.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to streamline procurement workflows.

Project Duties

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project requirements.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Finalize purchase orders and contracts in line with company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.

DNA:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in procurement/supply chain, with at least 5 years in a group leadership role.
• Proven experience in multi-property hospitality procurement (hotels, F&B, leisure, or service industry).
• Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier management, and CAPEX procurement.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on cost efficiency and value creation.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of hospitality supply markets (local and international).
• Familiarity with ERP and e-procurement systems.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance and ethical sourcing.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.