Group Procurement Manager - Food

From iconic restaurants and bars to exclusive private members’ clubs, The Ivy Collection, Caprice Holdings and The Birley Clubs bring together some of the most celebrated dining destinations in the UK and beyond. Renowned for exceptional food, outstanding service and unforgettable experiences, our restaurants span the UK and international markets, with locations in Scotland, Ireland, the US and the UAE.

The group have an excellent opportunity for a Group Procurement Manager - Food to join the team as the Ivy brand continues to grow and expand.

In this role, you will support the development of procurement best practices, negotiate favourable supplier terms, conditions and pricing, and monitor supplier compliance with technical and legal requirements. You will also keep up to date with market trends and assess their impact on the business.

Working closely with the wider team, you will contribute to the financial success of the Group by implementing and driving a Group Procurement Policy that delivers cost efficiencies without compromising on quality or ethical standards.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Salary : Benchmarked to industry
• Enjoy the Ivy Magic as a Guest: Enjoy an employee dining discount across The Ivy Collection, so you can experience the restaurants you help bring to life.
• Your Birthday Celebrated: Enjoy a guaranteed day off on your birthday, giving you the time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the occasion your way.
• Career Milestones Recognition: We commemorate each work anniversary with a dining voucher, our way of recognising the contribution you make to the team over time
• Long Service Holiday Reward : With our long service holiday reward, you receive additional holiday allowance with length of service, rewarding loyalty and dedication as your career with us grows.
• Get Paid, Your Way : Through the app, you can make use of practical tools and guidance to help you earn, learn, save, spend and borrow with greater confidence.
• Always-On Wellbeing & Safety Support : Support should always be there when it matters most. That is why we offer 24/7 confidential wellbeing and safety support, whenever you need guidance, reassurance or practical help.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on hundreds of retailers, plus health, entertainment, travel and more

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage food categories across all Group restaurants and clubs, in line with the Procurement Director’s strategy.
• Maximise procurement income through listing fees, retrospective discounts and supplier support funds.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracts and cost management through to implementation.
• Drive supplier and product consolidation to improve efficiency and value.
• Monitor supplier compliance, due diligence, environmental standards and ethical practices.
• Ensure accurate pricing and invoicing through effective use of procurement systems.
• Support restaurant profitability, budget delivery and overhead reduction.
• Implement best-practice procurement and stock management processes.
• Deliver ad hoc projects as required by the Group Procurement Director.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong stakeholder management, networking and influencing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food and hospitality/retail category management.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-site, high-growth environments.
• Proven negotiation skills and track record of delivering cost savings.
• Cross-category experience and a proactive approach to business improvement.
• Ability to lead, develop and coach a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong change management, data analysis, reporting and project management skills.

Location

• Office-based in Fitzrovia

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

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