London, UK
FF&E procurement manager
at Blue Moon Hotels Procurement
Blue Moon Procurement is seeking an FF&E procurement manager to join its team in London.
Terms: full-time hours
Office location: 52 Kingsway Place, Sans Walk, London EC1R 0LU
Company bio
From concept to completion Blue Moon offer efficient, communicative and transparent procurement services that are both competitive and ethically responsible. We specialise in new-build and refurbishment projects across hotel, apart-hotel, serviced apartment, and luxury student accommodation sectors, working with international brands and entrepreneurial hoteliers alike. Working alongside interior designs, lighting designers and architects, Blue Moon manage all procurement activities from concept to completion.
Company benefits:
- flexible work policy – three days per week in-office work plus two days per week work-from-home depending on project requirements
- flexitime hours
- 28 days annual leave plus UK (English) bank holidays
- accrued holiday scheme for tenure employees
- performance bonuses
- AVIVA Pension scheme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Macbook Air computer and iPhone provided
- travel opportunities across UK and Europe for projects, supplier factory visits, buyer-supplier business events & conferences
- social perks within London such as trade show attendance, award show attendance, hotel tours etc.
Role responsibilities:
- responsible for FF&E and OS&E project budget and programme delivery
- manage the overall procurement strategy and organisation
- develop strong client relationships to determine their project and service needs
- perform all procurement activities including pre-qualification checks, negotiating supplier agreements and tender co-ordination with support of the project procurement officer
- prepare and issue key package Purchase Orders for client and submit to supply chain once approved negotiating terms of the agreement
- manage workflow of Procurement Officer to achieve the same
- manage workflow of Procurement Officer to receive and distribute interior design line drawings, finish samples and other items necessary for production of both standard and custom-made items
- prepare and issue project reporting which show any variance to budget or programme
- proactively report on all potential opportunities of value engineering, product suitability and lead time to mitigate any risk or to highlight opportunities to client
- proactively report on sustainability credentials of nominated FF&E products and companies supporting the client towards LEED/BREAM/WELL development goals
- co-ordinate with client, project manager, main contractor and fit-out teams to schedule FF&E and OS&E deliveries and installation
- responsible for project closeout documentation, verify that all invoices have been processed & any refund claims collected
- delegate tasks and supervise the work of procurement officer. Identify personal development opportunities and undertake training where necessary
- represent the company at key industry networking events within London and across Europe. Nurture relationships across the industry to improve business
- nurture relationships across the industry to improve business
- maintain up-to-date knowledge of FF&E and OS&E trends
Requirements:
- passionate and curious about hotel design and hotel design trends
- degree qualified in the field of interior, product, or architectural design a preference but not necessary. Alternative work experience within design studio applicable
- strong data and financial analysis skills
- superior organisation with high attention to detail
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- computer literate with Excel
- proactive and helpful attitude