Group Procurement Manager

Description:

The Group Procurement Manager is to oversee the procurement function for our collection of luxury properties across South Africa. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our properties benefit from group buying power while maintaining the highest standards of luxury and quality.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement a centralised procurement strategy to leverage the group’s buying power.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value for money without compromising quality and luxury standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier terms.

Luxury Product Selection

• Curate and source high-quality, luxury products that align with the brand's identity.
• Ensure that all products and services reflect the premium standards expected by high-end guests.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Manage the supply chain to ensure efficient and timely delivery to remote properties.
• Develop contingency plans for logistical challenges in remote locations.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking.

Cost Management & Value Creation

• Analyse procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Support operational efficiency by aligning procurement with business needs.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal standards and company policies.
• Mitigate potential risks through effective supplier vetting and contract management.

Technology & Administrative Oversight

• Implement and manage procurement systems to improve efficiency and tracking.
• Oversee all procurement-related documentation and reporting.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with various departments to understand and fulfil their procurement requirements.
• Act as a liaison between operational teams and suppliers to ensure smooth processes.

REQUIREMENTS - QAULIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Business and/or Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the luxury hospitality or high-end retail sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing value for money.
• A deep understanding of luxury products and services.
• Excellent logistical skills, particularly in managing deliveries to remote locations.
• High level of proficiency in procurement, inventory and POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, administrative, organisational and reporting and presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives. Our values guide our behaviours and how we act, and they help us find the right partnerships for growth:
Be AWARE (the “thoughtful” value) Eyes and ears open Arrive ready Be human
Respond GENEROUSLY (the “more” value)Always respond Give more, do more Have a mindset of abundance
Strength in DIVERSITY (the “family” value)Act in harmony Work together Act inclusively
Make it BETTER (the “continuous improvement” value) Positively influence Keep learning Own it

Requirements:

• Develop and implement a centralised procurement strategy to leverage the group’s buying power.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value for money without compromising quality and luxury standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier terms.

• Curate and source high-quality, luxury products that align with the brand's identity.
• Ensure that all products and services reflect the premium standards expected by high-end guests.

• Manage the supply chain to ensure efficient and timely delivery to remote properties.
• Develop contingency plans for logistical challenges in remote locations.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking.

• Analyse procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Support operational efficiency by aligning procurement with business needs.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal standards and company policies.
• Mitigate potential risks through effective supplier vetting and contract management.

• Implement and manage procurement systems to improve efficiency and tracking.
• Oversee all procurement-related documentation and reporting.

• Work closely with various departments to understand and fulfil their procurement requirements.
• Act as a liaison between operational teams and suppliers to ensure smooth processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business and/or Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the luxury hospitality or high-end retail sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of securing value for money.
• A deep understanding of luxury products and services.
• Excellent logistical skills, particularly in managing deliveries to remote locations.
• High level of proficiency in procurement, inventory and POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, administrative, organisational and reporting and presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.