Manage the procurement and delivery of “Smalls” in specific 10 areas of the roll out programme (specific to the individual job with typically 12 weeks planning and 12 weeks delivery on large spaces). Included in this is the scoping of the elements with the Concept Manager and Company Director (including discovery session with FM, creative, CEO, project managers)
- Manage the requests from internal divisions for new props and all member & hospitality area kitchen items, crockery, cutlery and glassware etc
- Attendance at daily, weekly and monthly meetings as per the divisional forecast as directed by company Directors
- The role covers the entire portfolio across Africa including new territories.
- The role may have increased or a wider scope during the process of the engagement.
- Assist with the planning and procurement of plants as directed by the design requirements.
- Training of the new recruits in the department as determined by the Concept Manager
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement Management, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement leadership experience within the hospitality industry (hotels, resorts, restaurants, or serviced apartments).
Proven expertise in vendor sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations to ensure cost-effective and quality procurement.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and end-to-end procurement processes, including compliance with hospitality standards.
Ability to interpret and apply brand guidelines to components procurement decisions, ensuring alignment with corporate identity and guest experience.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental communication to support operational components procurement needs.
Demonstrated problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced hospitality procurement environments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement Management, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of procurement leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
- Proven expertise in vendor sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and procurement processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply brand guidelines for procurement decisions.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental communication.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
What We Do
KOFISI Africa is a leading provider of premium, hospitality-led shared workspaces, offering sophisticated office design and community spaces across Africa.
