About Avendra International UK
Hospitality Procurement FAQs
How can a procurement partner help UK hotels and hospitality businesses reduce purchasing costs?
A procurement partner can help hotels and hospitality businesses identify opportunities to improve value by reviewing spend, benchmarking supplier pricing and managing supplier agreements. Avendra International combines procurement expertise, supplier relationships and ongoing support to help UK hospitality operators control food and non-food purchasing costs while maintaining quality and service.
What should hospitality businesses look for when choosing a procurement partner?
Hotels and hospitality businesses should consider factors such as sector expertise, supplier relationships, procurement technology, added-value services, ongoing account support and the ability to provide solutions suited to their operational requirements. Avendra International offers flexible procurement support, from ready-made solutions to a fully bespoke approach, helping businesses choose a model that fits their needs.
Can a procurement partner help multi-site hotel and hospitality groups centralise purchasing?
Yes. Avendra International supports both single-site and multi-site hospitality businesses and can help groups take a more centralised approach to procurement and supplier management. This can improve visibility over purchasing, support greater consistency and compliance and reduce the administrative burden of managing multiple suppliers and sites.
What food and non-food categories can hospitality businesses procure through Avendra International UK?
Avendra International supports procurement across food, beverage, and non-food such as: cleaning, workwear, linen, maintenance, utilities and FF&E helping hospitality businesses manage more of their purchasing through a strategic procurement approach. Its capabilities extend beyond food and beverage to areas including facilities, maintenance and FF&E procurement.
Can procurement technology help hospitality businesses improve purchasing and spend visibility?
Yes. Avendra International’s Pi eProcurement technology helps streamline purchasing processes through functionality including online ordering, invoice management, stock control, budget management, waste management, menu and allergen management and advanced reporting. This can give hospitality and finance teams greater visibility and control over purchasing and spend.
Can we use our own procurement system?
Yes, Avendra International also offers Avendra Data Hub, a system-agnostic service that seamlessly integrate with third-party systems our clients use.
Can a procurement partner help UK hospitality businesses improve sustainable sourcing and reduce food waste?
Can a procurement partner help hotels with maintenance and FF&E procurement?
Yes. Avendra International’s procurement expertise extends beyond food and beverage to maintenance and FF&E. This can help hotels and hospitality businesses source catering equipment, furniture and other operational requirements including utilities while benefiting from specialist procurement support.