For over 50 years, bluegr Hotels & Resorts has been an ambassador of excellence and sustainable development, combining the three pillars of quality tourism: exceptional locations, exemplary services, authentic experiences. With five luxury hotels in Crete - the Minos Beach art hotel, a member of Design Hotels, the wellness destination Minos Palace hotel & suites and the family-friendly Candia Park village, Athens - the boutique Life Gallery Athens, and Rhodes - the Sunprime Miramare Park suites & villas, bluegr has won important international distinctions, including the “Great Place to Work” certification for its exceptional work culture, and has been awarded a 5-star recognition from the EFQM Business Excellence Organization. Guided by the conviction that culture and hospitality are inextricably connected, bluegr, through the G&A Mamidakis Foundation, supports and promotes excellence and innovation in contemporary art. 

 

We are currently seeking out a highly motivated and passionate Procurement Manager based in our central offices in Athens, Greece. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop viable, cost-effective procurement strategies. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicating the Code of Conduct principles. 

• Work with key procurement software and systems.  

• Evaluate existing procurement policies and procedures and update accordingly. 

• Evaluate and select chosen suppliers using a set criterion such as quality, price, delivery, and sustainability. 

• Manage contracts, including settling disputes and ensuring that a supplier meets expectations on quality, price, and delivery. 

• Evaluate pricing proposals, monitor records, and pricing lists according to procurement policies. 

• Develop the procurement budget (OPEX, CAPEX), monitor the cash flow and review accordingly. 

• Creation of purchase orders. 

• Develop CAPEX on fixed assets and monitor progress of deliveries and account settlements. 

• Analyze and complete financial reports. 

• Keep track of all goods and services ordered and received with a comprehensive inventory. 

• Calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy. 

• Be up to date on current trends and innovations in the Tourism industry. 

• Aesthetic sense in design, decoration, and architecture as regards hotel refurbishment. 

• Ability to identify and manage risk. 

• Work closely with other teams for cross-departmental work. 

 

Your main qualifications/skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Hospitality  

• Master's degree, MBA or another relevant field will be positively evaluated. 

• At least 8 years of experience in procurement in the hospitality sector. 

• Excellent negotiation skills as well as ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers. 

• Excellent English language skills. 

• Digital savvy (Procurement Software, Microsoft Suite, Cloud, Automation, Al orientation will be positively evaluated) 

• Dedication to continuous learning and cultural sensitivity. 

• Pro-active thinking/planning and problem-solving skills. 

• Aesthetics and strong business acumen. 

• Presentation skills. 

• Innovative mindset eager to be up to date and bring best practices to his/her field. 

• Team Spirit and ability to coordinate and cooperate with different teams. 

 

What bluegr Hotels & Resorts offers:   

• Competitive Remuneration Package. 

• Private Insurance. 

• Development & Training Opportunities.   

• Excellent working environment, recognized as a certified Great Place to Work based on international standards of Business Excellence   

 

At bluegr Hotels and Resorts, we prioritize the well-being and development of our team members and guests. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to our purpose and vision, we invite you to join our team.  

 

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. 

 

Are you ready to Live the Blue Experience?