Purchasing Manager

Job Title and Responsibilities

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
• 30% off Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• SAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

• Manage all hotel purchasing and procurement activities.
• Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Purchase food, beverages, housekeeping supplies, maintenance materials, office supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with department heads.
• Ensure purchases meet quality standards and budget requirements.
• Track and control purchasing costs to maximize savings.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Coordinate with Finance to reconcile invoices and process payments.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Work closely with Executive Chef, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
• Manage stock control and conduct regular inventory audits.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to avoid operational disruptions.
• Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing environmentally responsible products where possible.

What You'll Need:

• Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, or Buyer, ideally within hospitality.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing/ERP software.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of food safety and supplier compliance standards is an advantage

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

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