Procurement Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£75,000

Our client is a leading and fast-growing QSR brand, with an established presence in the UK and continued expansion across Europe and international markets.

With an ambitious growth and innovation pipeline, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic supply chain function and have a significant influence on both the commercial and product agenda across EMEA.

The Role

This is first and foremost aprocurement role, suited to a commercially strong procurement professional who also has a real passion for NPD, menu innovation and product development.

You'll manage key food and packaging categories, develop supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations, while playing a central role in bringing new menu items from concept through to launch. Working across Procurement, Marketing and Technical, you'll help ensure new products are commercially viable, operationally achievable and successfully delivered across multiple markets.

Responsibilities include

Managing procurement and category strategy across key food, packaging and equipment categories
Leading supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations and ongoing supplier relationships
Working closely with NPD teams and suppliers to develop and launch new menu products
Managing the commercialisation of new products from concept, trials and costing through to launch
Developing longer-term sourcing strategies to support growth, innovation and supply continuity
Identifying new suppliers, ingredients and food trends that can support the future menu pipeline.

Required Experience

Strong procurement experience within QSR, hospitality or food manufacturing
Experience supporting NPD projects, menu launches or new product introductions
Strong food category management, sourcing and commercial negotiation skills
Experience developing and managing food suppliers and manufacturers
International or European procurement experience would be advantageous

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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