Junior Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Description:

The role…

The Junior Buyer is a procurement professional responsible for supporting the sourcing of indirect goods and services and supplier management across the Soho House locations in North America. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement – North America, this role will help manage sourcing requests, supplier relationships, contract administration, spend analysis, and procurement projects that drive operational efficiency and cost savings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in strategic sourcing and procurement within the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the procurement of indirect goods and services including collateral supplies, hotel amenities, kitchen equipment, and other operational categories.
• Assist with competitive sourcing events, including gathering supplier quotations, evaluating proposals, and preparing recommendation summaries.
• Support sourcing, onboarding & management of suppliers for new business initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and spend trends.
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, pricing files, and sourcing records.
• Assist with implementation, adoption and continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for operational teams by responding to product, supplier, and procurement-related inquiries.
• Partner with on-site purchasing teams to support new initiatives, product rollouts, and operational requirements across North America.
• Participate in cross-functional procurement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, hospitality, or administrative support
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with procurement or ERP systems is a plus (Adaco, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
• Experience working in hospitality, retail, food & beverage, or multi-site operations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement best practices and supplier management.
• Interest in pursuing a career in strategic sourcing or supply chain management.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits;
  Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full
  - Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.

In accordance with New York law, the salary range for this role if filled within New York is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Pay Range

$70,000 — $70,000 USD