Procurement Officer

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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About Calo

Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.

About Calo

Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We\’re on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions – no small thinking here.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly capable Procurement Officer to support our fast-paced operations. This role focuses on ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services. You’ll play a crucial role in driving efficiency by introducing innovative sourcing solutions that streamline manual processes and support our operations team.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical food and equipment knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong supplier relationship management skills. They also have the ability to identify the most profitable offers, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports. Your goal: ensure seamless supply chain operations with optimal cost control, inventory balance, and exceptional service levels.

Main Responsibilities

Source and procure food ingredients, kitchen equipment, packaging, and services aligned with operational needs
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders—including Finance, Food Team, Marketing, Operations, Maintenance, and Automation teams—to ensure seamless execution, accurate reporting, and alignment with production and quality standards
Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle, from identifying needs and evaluating suppliers to negotiating terms and managing contracts
Analyze cost structures, supplier performance, and supply market trends to continuously optimize procurement decisions
Maintain updated forecasts of demand, deliveries, and inventory levels, working to avoid shortages or overstocking
Build and maintain strong relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers
Monitor and forecast market and price trends to identify opportunities and risks
Track procurement KPIs to monitor performance, reduce costs, and drive efficiency

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, within the F&B industry
Must be currently based in the UK
Strong command of English with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge & Competency

Strong network of food suppliers in the UK market
Deep understanding of food ingredients, kitchen operations, and equipment sourcing
Experience introducing smart kitchen or automation equipment to reduce manual tasks and improve productivity
Proficient in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
Strong ability to assess supplier performance and ROI
Advanced Excel or Google sheet skills for forecasting and reporting
Capable of conducting benchmarking and scenario analysis to support purchasing decisions
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration

Personality

Highly analytical, organized, and detail-focused
Strong decision-making and leadership skills
Solution-oriented with a proactive mindset and strong ownership
Collaborative and responsive communicator across teams and with suppliers
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries

Internet Publishing

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