Procurement Manager

Lead Strategic Procurement. Protect Every Margin. Shape the Future of a Sydney Icon. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll own the hotel’s procurement function end-to-end. From daily F&B purchasing to CAPEX sourcing and major supplier contracts, you'll ensure every dollar spent delivers optimal price and quality. Leading a team of three Purchasing Officers and Storepersons across a four-outlet Food & Beverage operation and high-volume conference and events hotel, you'll be a hands-on leader — coaching your team, managing key supplier relationships, and ensuring every purchasing decision reflects genuine commercial rigour. This is a highly visible role where your commercial decisions directly influence hotel performance, operational efficiency and the quality of the guest experience.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement and category management across food, beverage, general goods and CAPEX; Drive cost optimisation and delivering agreed annual and category-level savings targets; Manage key supplier relationships, contracts, renewals, rebates and performance agreements; Lead and develop a high-performing team of three across Purchasing and Stores; Oversee inventory, PAR levels and stock takes across four Food & Beverage outlets and major events; Monitor and manage supplier performance through regular reviews, scorecards and corrective action; Ensure robust financial controls and compliance, including three-way matching and variance investigation; Oversee loading dock and receiving operations to ensure accurate, secure and efficient goods-in processes; Partner closely with Finance, F&B and Accor Purchasing to secure the best combination of price, quality and service

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience in hotel or hospitality procurement, purchasing or supply chain management; Proven success driving cost savings, category strategy and supplier performance; Strong negotiation and contract management skills; Outstanding people leadership, coaching and team development capability; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy; Advanced knowledge of Purchase Plus, Micros and Microsoft Excel; The ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while maintaining compliance; A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement; Full working rights in Australia

Benefits

Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide; Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave; 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar; Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand; Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders; Onsite perks including complimentary dry cleaning, $2 barista-made coffee, a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking; A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary; Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support