Ready to make a real impact on how Haven sources and manages non-food categories? We're looking for a Category Manager who'll own our entire Non-food category, from spotting brilliant sourcing opportunities to building strong supplier partnerships and driving meaningful savings across the board.
Responsibilities
Leading the Non-Food procurement strategy, developing and executing category strategy in partnership with stakeholders in Operations, maximising value whilst managing risk; Owning the full procurement lifecycle, from tendering and supplier selection through negotiation, contract management and ongoing relationship management; Driving savings and innovation by identifying and delivering a pipeline of cost-saving opportunities, continuous improvement and supplier performance enhancements; Ensuring compliance and quality by managing product specifications, recipes and menus to meet legislative requirements and stakeholder needs, acting as the Non-Food procurement expert; Collaborating across Haven with Finance and Procurement teams to track market conditions, manage budgets and support broader procurement strategy and governance
Requirements
Proven experience as a Category Manager in multi-site hospitality, with proven success developing operational category strategies and leading complex sourcing activities; Strong commercial expertise, with a demonstrated track record in high-value negotiations, contract management and delivering measurable savings, operational efficiencies and innovation; Strategic procurement knowledge, including understanding of procurement principles, best practice and the ability to use procurement systems (such as Coupa) and sourcing tools confidently; Excellent stakeholder skills, with proven ability to communicate, influence and engage across internal and external stakeholders; Solutions-focused mindset, with a pragmatic approach, sound commercial judgement, continuous improvement focus and ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Holiday Buy Scheme; Annual bonus; 20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels holidays for you, family and friends; Comprehensive wellbeing support; Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London; Exclusive discounts with corporate partners; Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees; Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied); Holiday allowance that rises with service
Wielka Brytania · Hemel Hempstead
