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Blue Moon Procurement is seeking a procurement manager to join its team in London.

Terms: full-time, permanent

Starting salary: £30,000–£36,000 p/a negotiable depending on experience

Work location: hybrid, remote and 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.

Company benefits:

• flexible work policy – three days per week in-office, plus two days per week work-from-home depending on project requirements
• flexitime hours, including early-Friday finish
• 28 days annual leave plus UK (English) bank holidays
• accrued holiday scheme for tenure employees
• performance bonuses
• AVIVA pension scheme
• cycle-to-work scheme
• Mac laptop and iPhone provided
• travel opportunities across UK and Europe for projects, supplier factory visits, buyer-supplier business events and conferences
• social perks within London such as trade show attendance, award show attendance, hotel tours etc

Role responsibilities:

• responsible for FF and E and OS and 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 (as applicable)
• prepare and issue purchase orders to supply chain, negotiating terms of the agreement. Manage workflow of procurement officer to achieve the same (as applicable)
• 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, sustainability and lead time to mitigate any risk or to highlight opportunities
• proactively report on sustainability credentials of nominated FF and E products and companies supporting the client towards LEED/BREAM/WELL development goals
• responsible for overseeing transfer of orders from manufacture origin to direct to site, or warehouse working with specialist third-party logistics companies ensuring goods are logged into inventory, inspected for damage and stored safety. Undertake warehouse inspections (as required)
• co-ordinate with client, project manager, main contractor and fit-out teams FF and E and OS and E deliveries and their installation sequence
• responsible for overseeing the installation progress through weekly on-site inspections, remote trade co-ordination and snag resolution
• responsible for project closeout documentation, verify that all invoices have been processed and any refund claims collected
• delegate tasks and supervise the work of procurement officer. Identify personal development opportunities and undertake in-role training where necessary (as applicable)
• represent the company at key industry networking events within London and across Europe
• nurture relationships across the industry to improve business
• maintain up-to-date knowledge of FF and E and OS and E trends

Requirements:

• one year experience in FF and E procurement required
• degree qualified in the field of interior, product or architectural design a preference
• alternative work experience within design studio applicable
• passionate and curious about hotel design and design trends
• 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

www.bluemoonprocurement.com