Group Procurement Manager.
Cape Town based
Luxury 5* & 4* Game Lodge, Retreats/ Hotel Group.
The Group Procurement Manager role is responsible for supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement policies, inventory optimization, and supporting operational excellence across all Hotels and Lodges locations.
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
- Source suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing and contract terms.
- Standardize purchasing across hotel properties.
- Manage tender processes and supplier selection.
- Monitor procurement budgets and spending.
- Deliver annual procurement savings targets.
- Analyze purchasing trends and recommend efficiencies.
- Reduce waste through improved purchasing practices
- Responsible for the COS of all items in the Group
Experience
- 5–10 years’ procurement experience, preferably within hospitality or hotels.
- Experience managing multi-property or regional procurement operations.
- Strong background in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
Salary Expectation
- R55 000 – R60 000 Negociable
Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.
Stores Administrator.
World Class 5* Game Lodge Sabi Sand Mpumalanga.
Qualifications / Experience
• Preferably 3 years’ experience in a purchasing and procurement role
• Extensive computer knowledge i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, Powerpoint, Sage X3, HMS Infor (advantageous)
• Excellent command of the English language, spoken and written
Behaviours / Skills:
• Good understanding of administration, with a methodical approach
• Efficient and thorough approach to administrative tasks and data capturing
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communicator
• Hands on approach
• Copes well under pressure and able to prioritise
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary
• Sense of ownership and pride in work
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• Open to learning systems and processes
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills, able to interact with staff appropriately
• Sensitive to cultural issues, patient with colleagues
• Realistic expectations of bush life
• Well-groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene
• A sense of fun and understanding of the Virgin way of doing things
Responsibilities:
• Provide cover whilst the Purchasing & Procurement Manager is on leave, this includes the placing of orders and daily administrative tasks
• Conduct preliminary stock counts
• Place order for all stores
• Raise purchase orders
• Perform and record daily updates of Lodge and Housekeeping requisitions as well as staff food allowances
• Process sales, post payments on relevant accounts, receipt goods and enter supplier invoices in Sage X3
• Perform daily cash-ups and enter stock purchases for the day
• Capture daily updates of staff food allowances
• Assist with deliveries, verify quantities, prices, quality, expiry dates etc.
• Complete relevant delivery related H&S checklists
• Notify suppliers of shortages and damages
• Reconcile supplier statements and accounts
• Assist with monthly stock takes and data capture
• Investigate and report any variances/discrepancies and stock related issues
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete and audit-ready
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash.
• Permanent employment
• Basic monthly salary (to be discussed in the interview)
• Live-in basic furnished accommodation (possible sharing)
• R2614.00 food allowance over and above salary
• Medical Aid – company contribution 50% (after 3-month successful probation period)
• Pension Fund – company contribution 50% (after 3-month successful probation period)
• Share of gratuities left by guests (upon re-opening of the lodge in 2027)
• 1% company revenue gratuity (upon re-opening of the lodge in 2027)
• 20 bed nights for family and friends annually (upon re-opening of the lodge in 2027)
• Leave cycle: 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off
Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.