Director of Purchasing
Purchasing
Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.
If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the effective leadership and control of the Purchasing department. The role ensures that goods and services are sourced competitively, contracts are commercially sound, and operational procurement activities support budgetary targets and internal service standards.
The Director safeguards financial controls, supplier governance and contractual compliance while ensuring efficient daily operations across purchasing and stock management.
ABOUT YOU
• Significant experience in Purchasing and/or Cost Control within hospitality.
• Proven experience managing supplier contracts and negotiations.
• Experience leading purchasing and stores operations.
• Experience using purchasing systems (ADACO desirable).
• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation capability.
• Sound financial and analytical skills.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.
• Hospitality, Business or Supply Chain qualification desirable.
• Professional procurement qualification advantageous.
ABOUT CORINTHIA
Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s magical, grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.
• Highly competitive salary
• 29 days paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Enhanced pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan
Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:
• Enhanced sick pay
• Private medical
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels
We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:
• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events
ELIGIBILITY
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.