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Procurement Manager - ILH Central Offices @ 1st Floor, 40 Bernard StreetBloomsbury, London Salary Circa £65,000.00 + Benefits Permanent - Full TimeAre you a dynamic and strategic procurement professional with a passion for hospitality?Do you have proven experience in procurement or supply chain management in a multi-unit operation?If so, we’d love to hear from you!About the RoleAs our Procurement Manager, you’ll drive the sourcing and management of high-quality goods and services that keep our hotels running seamlessly. You’ll work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and senior leadership to ensure cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient procurement processes that elevate our guest experience. The procurement manager will be required to negotiate contracts with suppliers for food, beverages, linens, furniture, and other operational needs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. Responsible for developing strong vendor relationships and securing competitive pricing while maintaining standards. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly contribute to our brand’s success.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise costs while maintaining quality standards.Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers for food & beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, and other operational needs.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and consistency.Collaborate with hotel operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively.Drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring ethical and environmentally responsible procurement practices.Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation in sourcing and supply chain management.Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and budgetary requirements.About YouWe’re looking for a proactive, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering excellence.Essential Skills & Experience:Ideally 2+ years in procurement.Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or similar role, ideally within hospitality, retail, or FMCG sectors.Relevant professional certifications, such as those offered by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective supplier contracts.Excellent understanding of supply chain management and procurement best practices.Proficiency in analysing costs, preparing budgets, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.Ability to analyse data, forecast trends, and make informed decisions.Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.Understanding industry-specific requirements for products (e.g., food safety, sustainability, luxury standards) and compliance with regulations like HACCP or FDA.Desirable:Experience in the hospitality or hotel industry.Familiarity with procurement software and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).A passion for luxury hospitality and delivering world-class guest experiences.Awareness of guest preferences, such as demand for locally sourced or sustainable products, to enhance the guest experience.What you'll get in return: 28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 daysFree meals on dutyUniform & dry-cleaningWorkplace pension schemeEarly Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned£300 Refer a Friend SchemeEmployee recognitionEmployee awardsSocial eventsInterest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outletsShopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)Mental health first aiders support & well-beingEmployee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality ActionYou can explore additional benefits here:About Imperial London HotelsImperial London Family of Hotels may not be the most immediately recognisable hotel brand, and yet it has a celebrated history as the owner of numerous hotels in Bloomsbury, London, for over 185 years. Throughout this time, it has remained an independent private business and is currently under the Directorship of the 7th generation of the same family. Imperial London Hotels own and operate seven 3 & 4-star hotels near Russell Square underground station, including the UK’s largest hotel, The Royal National Hotel (over 1,600 rooms).These are exciting times for Imperial London as it seeks to evolve and modernise all areas of the business whilst keeping its unique heritage and culture at its heart. The flagship Imperial Hotel is undergoing a major refurbishment and will open in early 2026 as a Lifestyle Hotel and a new jewel in the crown of London’s hospitality offering.