Job Title
- Buyer
Department –
Purchasing
Contract Type – Permanent
Salary – £29,705 per annum plus fantastic benefits
Hours – Full Time
Location – Newport, NP18 1HQ
Overview
Behind
every unforgettable guest experience is a supply chain that never misses a
beat.
At The
- Celtic Collection, our Purchasing Team plays a vital role in keeping one of the
- UK's leading hospitality businesses running smoothly. From luxury hotel
- bedrooms and award-winning restaurants to golf courses, spas and large-scale
- events, the products and services we purchase impact every part of the guest
- experience.
We're
- looking for a commercially minded and highly organised Buyer to join our
- team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your procurement career within
- a fast-paced and dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
Working
- closely with suppliers and departments across the Resort, you'll help source
- goods and services, negotiate value, manage stock levels, identify efficiencies
- and support purchasing decisions that directly contribute to the success of the
- business.
- If you
- enjoy building relationships, negotiating, solving problems and making a real
- impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Ideal
Hero Will Have
- Strong numerical, analytical and
commercial skills, with the ability to interpret and act on data.
- Excellent communication and
relationship-building skills with confidence interacting with stakeholders
at all levels.
- Strong negotiation skills and the
confidence to challenge constructively where required.
- Exceptional organisational skills and
attention to detail.
- The ability to work under pressure and
manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, adaptable and
solution-focused approach.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including
Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience working within purchasing,
procurement, supply chain, logistics or stock management environments.
- Experience using procurement or stock
control systems would be advantageous.
- A-Level education (or equivalent) with
strong Maths and English skills.
- Hospitality, FMCG, logistics or
procurement experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Implementing
Our "Yes, We Can" Philosophy, You Will
- Source goods and services that meet the
operational needs of the Resort whilst delivering the best possible value.
- Build and maintain strong supplier
relationships that support quality, service and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate pricing, availability and
commercial terms with suppliers.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs,
improve efficiencies and add value across the business.
- Work closely with operational departments
to understand purchasing requirements and support business needs.
- Analyse products, suppliers and
purchasing trends, making recommendations for improvement.
- Monitor stock levels alongside the Stores
team, ensuring inventory is maintained at effective and economical levels.
- Manage purchase requests and purchase
orders, ensuring all enquiries are handled promptly and professionally.
- Assist with stock takes, inventory
reviews and demand planning activities.
- Support the resolution of supplier
invoice and delivery queries.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of
purchasing systems, processes and best practices.
- Play a key role in supporting the
profitability and continued success of The Celtic Collection.
Why Join
- The Celtic Collection?
- This is
- more than just a purchasing role. It's an opportunity to join a successful and
- growing business where you'll gain exposure to multiple product categories,
- work with a wide range of stakeholders and have the chance to influence
- purchasing decisions across a world-class hospitality operation.
Whether
you're already working in procurement or looking to take the next step in your
career, we'll provide the support, training and opportunities to help you grow.
Be
- Recognised and Rewarded
- As one of
- our Hospitality Heroes, you will enjoy a range of fantastic benefits,
- including:
- Access to training and career development
- from day one
- Discounts on hotel stays across the
Collection
- Discounts on food and beverage
- Discounted leisure membership
- Free GP virtual appointment service
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- NEST pension scheme
- Social Club events and activities
- Staff appreciation events
- Monthly and annual recognition awards
Grow With
Us
As a
Celtic Collection employee, you'll be able to say
- I am equipped, trained and supported to
- do the best job I can.
- I am proud to be part of The Celtic
- Collection and would recommend it to others.
- I work in an inclusive, friendly,
- positive and constructive environment.
- I am encouraged to learn, grow and
- develop throughout my career.
- I am recognised and appreciated for the
- contribution I make.
- My ideas and opinions are valued.
- I understand our ambition and how I
- contribute to it every day.
Recruitment
Information
- In the
- event we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close
- this vacancy early.
All
- applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Evidence of
- eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process in line with
- current UK Visas and Immigration regulations.
The Celtic
- Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from
- all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status,
- race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
- Ready to
- make an impact?
- Join our
- Purchasing team and help shape the purchasing decisions that
- support exceptional guest experiences across one of the UK's most prestigious
- hospitality businesses. Your next career move could start here.
Job description provided by The Celtic Collection.
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