Purchase Manager

Who we are…Soho House & Co is a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally.The Mission…Soho House is a platform for creativity and a space for its diverse membership to have fun, connect, discover and grow. Our passion is people, and we put members and our team at the heart of everything we do. We promote equality, respect and kindness within our walls, and in every community we create around the world.BenefitsSoho House offers competitive compensation packages for our team members that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.MembershipTwo Week-offs a weekDiscount on Food, wine-spirits & roomsDiscount on all Cowshed products (up to 50%)Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink Training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionallyLocal Pension plan and Health SchemeWhat We Are Looking ForWe are primarily looking for someone who is used to working in hospitality as the position requires understanding of how operations work. You are good with people and have a positive attitude and good problem-solving skills.You are also comfortable with systems and administrative tasks and with managing a little team and keep them motivated.Furthermore, we would like you to be able to say yes to the following:Team player who communicates well with all colleaguesPunctual, reliable and trustworthySense of urgencyYes, yes, yes mentalityCan do attitudeThe role… Development and implementation of key procurement strategies and ensure that plans are aligned with production / project requirement. Prepare yearly budget and analyze monthly purchase and variance report. Take initiatives towards aggressive price negotiations with the vendors & identify the most suited vendor with a proper price-quality balance. Vetting of necessary commercial documents. Handle complete commercial documentation for imports compliance with statutory regulations. Ensure adherence to quality standards & quality system management & maintain all related documents. Update the product knowledge with regards to the latest trends in the industry. To ensure steady & timely supply of materials at competitive rates and exercise optimum inventory control. Develop a cost effective vendor data base critical for effective supply of required goods and materials. Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. Handle all stores related activities, formalities and monthly stocktaking. Verify the requirements from the Projects and other departments and plan the procurement of materials for on time delivery. Recognize Taxation / Commercial and other Terms critical for procurement of materials at feasible rates and terms. Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment and supplies. Validate invoices as per agreed terms and resolve any invoicing / payment issues Develop and implement purchase and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Handle all the audits of the hotels in regard to the materials department & resolve the queries with the auditors in terms of process and documentation. Obtain feedback from auditors for better understanding the points raised by them. Plan and organize the process of Advertisement in the local newspapers for Annual Tenders.