Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

MEININGER Hotels Berlin Headquarters

Full time

The MEININGER Hotels group is looking for a Procurement Manager (f/m/d) who will serve as the primary contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders in regards of purchasing activities for defined categories. The person should also proactively support improvement initiatives and support Operations department with procurement knowledge, analysis and reports.

MEININGER Hotels. Redefining hybrid hospitality. Where the comforts of a hotel meet the special facilities of a hostel.

We run more than 35 hotels in Europe's best cities—and counting!

YOUR TASKS

Obtain competitive quotations and run tenders according to company requirements and policies
Negotiate with suppliers to establish purchase contracts, ensuring that terms are favorable and purchases offer the best value for money
Ensure that goods and services are delivered on time and meet quality standards
Monitor vendor performance in terms of quality, service, and price, and take action to address any issues with non-performing suppliers
Communication with all related internal and external parties regularly to ensure strong support for the agreed schedule and quality
Significantly supporting the implementation of a new purchasing system
Maintain comprehensive records of all procurement activities in compliance with policies and procedures, and provide analyses and reports to the Head of Procurement
Ensuring the documentation related to purchases are maintained and filed according to the current policies and procedures

YOUR PROFILE

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, expertise in hospitality is a plus
Experience in hotel operations and / or hotel purchasing activities
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hotel Management or equivalent
Ability to develop purchasing strategies and review procurement contracts/ frame agreements
Business fluency in English and German OR French, other language skills are a plus
Good knowledge of MS office
Strong communication skills
Strong negotiating and closing skills required, along with a demonstrated ability to develop negotiation strategies for complex activities

WHAT MEININGER OFFERS

There are many good reasons to join our MEININGER team. We offer a professional work environment with creative leeway. Working with a dynamic team will offer you many chances for your personal development. We appreciate colleagues who can work independently and as part of a team, who can think out-of-the-box and who want to develop MEININGER with their own ideas and actions. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an international hotel chain, which is different from others, we would be happy to welcome you.

Growth and development opportunities as part of an internationally expanding organization
Lively, open and multi-cultural company culture with flat hierarchies
Attractive compensation package + additional pension schemes
25 days of annual holidays + extra vacation days for every year with MEININGER
2 extra paid vacation days per year for your volunteer activities (Corporate Volunteering & VTO Program)
MEININGER Staff Nights Program, Family and Friends Discount
Various learning and development opportunities
Employee events and team activities: M-Days, Christmas party, team building events
Mental health program: access to Open-Up platform for you and your family members

YOUR APPLICATION

We are enthusiastic hosts as diverse as our guests. Feels like you?

Thank you for sending us your CV. We welcome candidates from different backgrounds, cultures, life preferences and experiences to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace promotes creativity, innovation, and productivity.

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Contact: Tolga Akan (Director of Facility Management & Procurement)