Procurement Manager (Indirect Categories) – Leading Food Concept – London/ Hybrid - £55K + Benefits
My client is a leading food business with a huge customer following and brilliant reputation.
They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager join their team. The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for shaping their procurement strategy, driving value, and ensuring operational resilience across all non-food categories. This includes areas such as marketing services, facilities management, utilities, technology, professional services, packaging, and operational supplies. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholder to secure best-in-class suppliers, negotiate optimal commercial terms, and deliver measurable cost and process efficiencies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Procurement Manger to join a leading business who can offer great exposure and working environment for career development.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead the procurement strategy for all indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and growth plans.
* Execute sourcing events, RFPs, and contract negotiations to drive savings, service improvements, and risk reduction.
* Develop strong supplier partnerships, conduct regular performance reviews, and ensure adherence to SLAs/KPIs.
* Analyse spend data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardisation, and improved value creation.
* Support new restaurant openings with timely sourcing of critical operational and facilities services.
* Collaborate with internal teams to understand operational needs and deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, policies, and supplier onboarding.
* Maintain compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and sustainability objectives.
The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate:
* Proven procurement experience in multi site retail or hospitality, focusing on indirect categories.
* Strong category management experience in non-food areas such as packaging, hygiene, or equipment.
* Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially astute, analytical, and results driven.
* Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
* Passionate about sustainability and supplier partnerships.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com