We are currently recruiting for a Group Purchasing Manager to Join our Team.
About S Hotels S Hotels is a dynamic, Irish owned modern group of hotels offering accessible luxury in elegant, guest-focused surroundings.
Our portfolio includes the Castletroy Park Hotel, Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Charleville Park Hotel, Killeshin Hotel, Athlone Springs Hotel, and Castle Oaks House Hotel.
At S Hotels, we believe that great hospitality is provided by great people that's why we invest in clear professional growth and team development across the Group.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Group Purchasing Manager to join our talented leadership team, with a particular focus on EPOS configuration and margin analysis to drive profitability and operational excellence.
Position Overview Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Group General Manager, the Group Purchasing Manager will oversee procurement processes across the Group's six hotels, ensuring operational efficiency, strong supplier relationships, margin integrity, and system optimisations.
A key element of the role is the management and integration of the Procure Wizard purchasing system with our EPOS platforms, driving effective margin analysis and sales reporting.
Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Manage the Procure Wizard system across all properties, ensuring supplier and product information is accurate and up to date.
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier evaluation efforts to achieve best value without compromising on quality or specification.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
EPOS Configuration & Integration Manage and oversee EPOS Systems across the group, ensuring consistent configuration standards that allow effective margin tracking and revenue analysis.
Develop till programming to ensure accurate item listings, price settings, promotions, and reporting structures.
Oversee the integration of F&B revenue data from EPOS systems into Procure Wizard for accurate comparison of sales and live recipe costings.
Margin & Financial Analysis Critique menu plans and pricing structures across the group from a margin perspective; provide actionable feedback to hotel management teams.
Monitor weekly flash reports, monthly stocktake reports, and proactively address slippage in reported margins.
Lead the preparation and delivery of purchasing and cost-saving reports (monthly/quarterly), including analysis of savings achieved against targets.
Track and report on supplier rebates, ensuring full realisation of agreed rebate programs.
Systems Training & Development Train and support hotel Heads of Departments and procurement users to maximise Procure Wizard's capabilities.
Drive standardisation of purchasing and EPOS procedures across all hotels.
Continually develop and improve purchasing and data-capture systems to maximise operational efficiency and profitability.
Cost Control & Overhead Management Monitor and evaluate major overhead costs including utilities, accommodation, sales and marketing materials, and repairs and maintenance.
Implement processes and solutions to ensure effective cost control across all properties.
Requirements Super-user level knowledge of Procure Wizard or similar procurement systems.
Proven experience managing procurement functions within a hotel or hospitality group.
Hands-on experience with EPOS system management and configuration (preferably including integration with PMS and stock management systems.) Strong analytical and numeracy skills; ability to carry out margin and financial analysis.
Highly IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and systems integration.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
Detail-orientated, highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Positive leadership style, with a commitment to supporting internal teams with training and development.
What We Offer A dynamic and supportive working environment within a growing Irish hotel group.
Clear opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Training, support, and tools to excel in your role.
The opportunity to directly influence the commercial success of a luxury hospitality brand.
If you are a commercially savvy, systems-focused purchasing professional with a passion for hospitality, we would love to hear from you.
Skills: Procure Manage Training & Development