Head of Procurement (Hospitality)

Head of Procurement (Hospitality)

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Head of Procurement to elevate its procurement function into a strategic business partner that drives commercial value, operational excellence, and scalable growth.

What you'll do:

As Head of Procurement (Hospitality), you will play a central role in shaping the future of procurement within a dynamic hospitality group.

• Lead the overall procurement function by providing clear direction across the full portfolio of direct, indirect, recurring, project-based, and technical spend categories.
• Set strategic direction for procurement by aligning functional priorities with broader business objectives, growth plans, and financial targets.
• Reposition procurement from a transactional function into a strategic sourcing and commercial value-creation partner for the organisation.
• Build stronger capability within the team in category management, negotiation techniques, supplier relationship management, commercial evaluation, and decision support.
• Oversee both strategic sourcing activities and operational workflow management
• Develop and implement robust sourcing strategies across all major spend categories by conducting supplier market analysis, demand aggregation, vendor rationalisation, and sourcing prioritisation.
• Lead major negotiations with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes beyond unit price—including payment terms, service levels, warranties, contract terms, delivery performance, scalability, and risk allocation.
• Oversee tendering processes such as RFQ/RFP exercises across the group to ensure competitive sourcing with strong commercial rigour while reviewing bid strategies and award recommendations.
• Partner closely with business units and functional leaders to understand requirements, challenge needs where appropriate, shape effective sourcing strategies, and act as a trusted advisor on procurement matters.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as Head of Procurement (Hospitality) will be instrumental in elevating the organisation’s procurement function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering or Quantity Surveying—or related discipline is required for this position.
• Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain (such as CIPS or equivalent) is highly advantageous for demonstrating advanced industry knowledge.
• Minimum 15 - 20 years of relevant experience in procurement leadership roles within mid-sized or complex business environments is essential for success.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing activities including supplier negotiation techniques and category management across broad portfolios is expected.
• Experience overseeing both strategic procurement functions and operational workflow management within multi-site or consumer-facing organisations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to improve procurement capability through team development initiatives focused on category management skills and commercial evaluation methods.
• Sound financial acumen combined with commercial judgement enables you to interpret specifications accurately while assessing alternative commercial models for scalable sourcing approaches.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills allow you to build trust across functions while maintaining commercial discipline during major negotiations or complex vendor arrangements.
• High integrity coupled with professionalism ensures credibility when dealing with senior stakeholders or suppliers during periods of organisational transformation.

What sets this company apart:

This hospitality group stands out for its commitment to nurturing talent tailored to individual needs. Employees benefit from generous training programmes designed to support professional development at every stage of their career journey. The organisation fosters an inclusive culture where collaboration is valued—ensuring every team member feels supported in achieving shared goals. Leadership is approachable yet commercially disciplined—providing guidance without compromising autonomy or creativity. Stakeholders enjoy transparent communication channels that encourage honest feedback while promoting continuous improvement throughout all functions. The company’s dedication to operational excellence extends beyond core business activities—embracing innovation in supplier engagement models that enable scalable growth across emerging platforms. As part of this supportive network you’ll have access not only to resources but also mentorship from experienced professionals who champion knowledge sharing within communal environments focused on long-term success.

What's next:

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now or email me at Ariel.Lai@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

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