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Head of Procurement - Established QSR Brand
đź“ŤLondon (hybrid)
ÂŁ95,000 + bonus + benefits
Our Client
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.
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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
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