Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Location: Head Office, Altrincham, WA15 8RE,

Address: Hale Road

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Head of Procurement to join our team at Britannia Hotels Head Office in Hale Barns, just outside Altrincham. At Britannia Hotels, we are forward-thinking, ambitious, and continuously expanding, with over 60 hotels across the UK. Our success is built on prime locations, with hotels in major cities, near key airports, along scenic coastlines, and in beautiful countryside destinations. If you're looking to work for a well-established company with exciting opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits include

• An attractive salary
• Career development opportunities throughout the UK
• Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60 hotels in the UK
• 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels
• Friends and family hotel stay discounts
• Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
• Free meals on duty (when applicable)
• Employee referral scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme

Your duties will include

• Developing and implementing a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
• Identifying opportunities to deliver cost savings, efficiencies, and value improvements across all areas of spend
• Leading and managing the procurement function, setting clear direction and priorities
• Ensuring the company consistently achieves best value for money across goods and services
• Conducting regular spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for optimisation
• Leading competitive tendering processes and negotiating favourable commercial terms
• Establishing and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Leading contract negotiations, renewals, and reviews to maximise commercial benefit
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with legal, ethical, and company standards
• Working closely with operational, finance, and facilities teams to understand business needs and provide effective procurement solutions
• Providing expert advice and guidance on procurement decisions across the organisation
• Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance, including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
• Promoting standardisation and efficiency across purchasing activities

This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties as and when necessary, subject to the needs of the business.

About you

You will have proven experience in a senior procurement or sourcing leadership role, with strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills. You will have a demonstrable track record of delivering cost savings and value improvements, together with the ability to build strong supplier relationships and lead procurement strategy across a large organisation.

Britannia Hotels is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any fees arising from such submissions. No commissions will be paid.