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Purchasing Manager
Hosptiality & Leisure
York
Permanent ⁄ £30000 - £40000
Updated October 7, 2008
Purchasing Manager required for Beacon Purchasing, a Hotel & Leisure industry purchasing consortium based in York.
Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will be responsible for a major category of spend which will be Food & Drink, or Non-Food, depending on your background. You will have managerial responsibility for a team of 3 buyers and work together to secure the best deals in the market for the supply of goods and services to Beacon's members.
The Purchasing Manager must take a collaborative approach with their suppliers to drive sales for both parties by negotiating attractive prices on behalf of member organisations, and working on joint marketing campaigns. This must also be balanced with ensuring a good level of revenue for Beacon by negotiating volume rebate deals with those suppliers.
The role requires constant monitoring of market conditions such as alternative suppliers, competitor activity, pricing influences etc. in order to remain competitive. You will also be expected to work closely with internal colleagues in sales to understand customer requirements in order to deliver the right offering in terms of range & price.
The role will involve analysing and interpreting historical sales, finance & purchasing data for use in strategising and as a negotiating tool.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of purchasing in a hospitality & leisure industry. However, this is not essential, and applications will be considered from people with product knowledge in either a Food & Beverage category, or across a range of consumable goods & services, e.g. utilities, waste management, catering consumables, refurbishments, linen etc.
Other key requirements include -
• Common sense approach
• Able to work in a customer facing, sales driven environment
• IT literate
• Financially and commercially astute
• Communication skills - articulate
• Organised & able to prioritise tasks
• Motivational and inclusive management style
• Excellent negotiation skills
About our client
Beacon are the UK's largest purchasing consortium for the independent hospitality industry, providing over 2000 independent businesses with exclusive deals on hospitality services and suppliers.
Their dedicated team of specialist buyers deliver increased purchasing power, cost benefits and service solutions across 5 key categories:
• Food
• Drink
• Housekeeping and consumables
• Utilities and services
• Refurbishment and maintenance.
Working in close partnership with members helps Beacon to really understand their needs, ensuring they provide better pricing and exceptional deals, with over 130 well-known local and national suppliers.
What's on offer
Between £30-40,000 salary dependant upon relevant experience and skills.
The role also benefits from a performance related bonus, contributory pension, discounted health plan, 25 days holiday, and free on site parking.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0113 243 7741.
Job Ref: 13001206
Your application will be sent to Ruth Kendall.
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