At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategy for food and beverage categories across the UK and Europe.
- Company: Join a leading Quick Service Restaurant brand with a strong presence in the market.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a chance to shape the future of procurement.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to supporting all applicants.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performing team driving innovation and supplier partnerships.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in procurement, ideally within hospitality or QSR sectors.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
Our client is a leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. As a well-established and growing business, they continue to invest in their people, products and supply chain. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of EMEA Supply Chain, this role will lead the procurement function across the UK and European business. Managing a team of four procurement professionals, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of all food, beverage and non-food categories, while driving commercial value, supplier performance and procurement best practice. Working closely with both the New Product Development (NPD) and Supply Chain teams, you will play a key role in supporting innovation, ensuring supply continuity and delivering value across the business.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the procurement strategy across all food, beverage and non-food categories
- Managing, mentoring and developing a team of procurement professionals
- Building long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers across the UK and Europe
- Leading commercial negotiations and supplier contract management
- Working closely with the New Product Development and Supply Chain teams to support innovation and business growth
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality, service and supply resilience
- Driving procurement best practice and continuous improvement across the function
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
Required Experience:
- 10+ years' procurement experience across food and beverage categories
- Essential experience within the hospitality, ideally QSR
- Previous experience operating within a multi-site business
- A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing procurement teams
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
- Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management experience
- A passion for the food industry and delivering commercial value through procurement
We are committed to accessing a broad and diverse talent pool on behalf of our client. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.
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