Resort Procurement Specialist
Port Shepstone – KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
The Beekman Group is seeking a commercially astute and detail-oriented Resorts Procurement Specialist to take ownership of procurement across our Company portfolio, including Food & Beverage outlets, Body Bliss Day Spas as well as Head Office departments. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality sourcing across the Group, while supporting operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Oversee end-to-end procurement processes across all resorts and selected Head Office departments
- Source, negotiate, and secure competitive pricing, contracts, and service level agreements
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure service delivery and value optimisation
Operational Coordination
- Forecast procurement requirements in collaboration with resort management
- Coordinate bulk purchasing and distribution across multiple sites
- Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment
Governance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and vendor databases
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and legal requirements (including cross-border procurement)
- Support implementation and optimisation of procurement systems and best practices
Strategic & Project Support
- Assist with procurement planning for refurbishments and group projects
- Partner with internal stakeholders to drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
- Contribute to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement within the hospitality or resort environment
- Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
- Sound understanding of procurement processes, contracts, and cost management
- High attention to detail with strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to operate in a multi-site, fast-paced environment
- Commercial acumen and cost awareness
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- High level of accountability and integrity
South Africa’s leading corporate player in the Development and Management of property and the leisure sector, currently has the following opportunity at our Head Office in Port Shepstone. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups.
Ref # 02/04