Group Purchasing Manager

GROUP PURCHASING MANAGER

Full-Time, Permanent  —  Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Are you a sharp, hands-on procurement professional who thrives on getting the best deal, the best supplier, and the best result for the business? Island Hotels Limited is looking for a Group Purchasing Manager to take the lead on procurement across our two iconic Rarotonga properties, The Edgewater Resort & Spa and Club Raro Resort.

About Us

Island Hotels Limited is one of the Cook Islands' leading hospitality groups, home to The Edgewater Resort & Spa and Club Raro Resort. We're proud of our people, our guest experience, and our island way of doing business — and we're now investing in a dedicated, group-wide purchasing function to match.

About the Role

This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role. Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, you'll own procurement strategy, supplier contracts, inventory control, and day-to-day purchasing operations across both properties — leading a small purchasing and stores team and working closely with Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Engineering leadership to make sure the right goods arrive at the right cost, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead group procurement strategy, policy, and governance across both resorts

• Negotiate and manage supplier and vendor contracts to secure best value and reliable supply

• Oversee inventory, stock control, and cost management, including stocktake reconciliation

• Coordinate freight, shipping, and Customs clearance for imported goods

• Manage day-to-day purchasing operations, including purchase order processing and approvals

• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing Officer and Storekeeper/Receiving Clerk at each property

• Report on procurement spend, savings, and supplier performance to senior leadership

• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities across the purchasing function

About You

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, ideally in hospitality

• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings

• Solid understanding of inventory management, stock control, and cost of sales principles

• Experience coordinating freight, shipping, and import/Customs processes, ideally in a Pacific Island or remote-supply context

• Confident people leader with experience managing small teams across multiple sites

• Highly organised, data-driven, and comfortable reporting to senior stakeholders

• A valid Cook Islands work permit, or eligibility to obtain one

What's In It For You

• A newly created, high-impact leadership role across two iconic Rarotonga properties

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• A supportive, close-knit management team and genuine island lifestyle

• Real scope to shape and build the group purchasing function from the ground up

• Opportunities for professional development within the Island Hotels Group