Category Manager FF&E & OS&E

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in hospitality FF&E and OS&E? A fast-growing, high-end hospitality group in Central London are looking for a Category Manager to support a busy refurbishment and concept projects pipeline. You’ll be right in the thick of it – managing suppliers, tracking lead times, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring everything from furniture to back-of-house equipment arrives on time, on budget, and on brand. Expect to collaborate with internal teams across Operations, F&B, Brand, and Project Management – as well as external designers and suppliers – to deliver exceptional results. What You’ll Bring * Proven track record in hospitality procurement * Strong project management skills specifically in refurbishments * Strong supplier management, negotiation, and category strategy skills * Ability to work fast, independently, and manage multiple projects at once. * Excellent interpersonal skills – confident influencing senior stakeholders. Why This Role? * Work on high-profile refurbishments, including exciting branded partnerships * Competitive benefits: pension, generous holiday, staff discounts, and F&B perks * Hybrid working with exposure to multiple sites and hands-on project delivery This is a 6-month contract with an ASAP start – a perfect opportunity to make an immediate impact in a dynamic, hospitality-focused procurement team