Procurement Manager - Hospitality

About the role

A highly organised and commercially astute Procurement Manager is sought to lead purchasing activities, supplier relationships, procurement controls and inventory coordination. The role secures quality goods and services at competitive prices, ensures timely supply to operating departments and identifies sustainable cost efficiencies. Extensive hospitality procurement knowledge, including food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance and general operating supplies, is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with operational requirements and approved budgets, coordinate sourcing and review purchase requisitions, quotations and purchase orders.
• Monitor delivery schedules, work with departmental heads to forecast needs and set specifications, and maintain accurate procurement documentation.
• Source, assess, onboard and manage suppliers; negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts and delivery commitments; monitor quality, price competitiveness and reliability.
• Identify savings through market research, price comparisons and strategic sourcing, and enforce contractual commitments.
• Coordinate with storekeeping teams to monitor inventory, set reorder levels, ensure deliveries meet specifications and quality standards, and investigate shortages, damaged goods and invoice issues.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval limits and regulations, maintain an audit trail, report on expenditure, supplier performance and savings, and support audit and control reviews.

Required profile

• Degree or HND in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• CIPS or comparable procurement qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant procurement experience; proven hospitality industry procurement experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage procurement, hotel operating supplies and inventory management.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, purchasing controls and cost reduction.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or stock management systems.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial awareness, analytical, organisational and communication skills.

What we offer

• Monthly salary of N250,000 to N300,000, negotiable based on experience.