Job Description
CORELevate Are Recruiting
Head of Supply Chain & Procurement
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid – 4 days on-site per week required)
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 DOE
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Sector: Multi-brand QSR Group
The Business
CORELevate are partnering with a fast-growing, investment-backed, multi-brand QSR group operating a portfolio of restaurant and takeaway concepts across multiple dayparts.
The business has recently undergone a strategic shift from cloud-kitchen operations to a renewed focus on bricks-and-mortar restaurants and franchised growth, supported by a newly formed and ambitious Senior Leadership Team. The organisation is now focused on rebuilding strong operational foundations and scaling with consistency, quality, and commercial discipline.
The Role
CORELevate are seeking a high-energy, commercially driven Head of Supply Chain & Procurement to build, lead, and mature a best-in-class procurement and supply chain function.
This is a critical, high-impact hire. The successful candidate will take full ownership of supplier management, sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, cost efficiency, and performance oversight across multiple brands and a complex SKU range.
The role combines strategic procurement leadership with hands-on supply chain execution, operating within a fast-paced, high-growth QSR environment. You will set the standards, create the processes, and deliver measurable improvements to COGS and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Commercial Leadership
* Own supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiations across food, beverage, packaging, and equipment.
* Drive cost efficiencies through contract renegotiation, product consolidation, and pricing strategy.
* Build strong, value-led supplier partnerships with clear performance governance.
Supply Chain Oversight
* Lead end-to-end supply chain performance across multiple brands, ensuring availability, quality, and compliance.
* Manage national distribution partners to optimise service levels, logistics efficiency, and inbound costs.
* Identify supply risks and implement robust mitigation plans.
Operational & Strategic Impact
* Build and scale the procurement and supply chain function, setting structure, processes, and reporting.
* Deliver measurable COGS improvements with clear impact in the first 60–90 days.
* Support business growth, including new store openings and franchise expansion.
* Develop and coach the Procurement Coordinator to build capability and succession.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, Franchise, and Construction teams.
* Ensure supplier readiness and alignment for new openings and operational changes.
* Report clearly to the COO and senior stakeholders on performance, savings, and risk.
Key Requirements
* Strong background in food procurement and/or supply chain management within QSR, casual dining, FMCG, or multi-site food retail.
* Proven experience delivering COGS improvements and tangible cost savings.
* Expertise in supplier sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and performance management.
* Strong commercial and analytical capability with a deep understanding of food cost structures.
* Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or multi-brand environments highly advantageous.
* Confident senior stakeholder manager with strong cross-functional influence.
* High energy, resilience, and adaptability.
* Ability to be based in Uxbridge 4 days per week, particularly during the initial build phase.
Experience within halal sourcing is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to take a supported next step in your career.
* Opportunity to build a supply chain function from scratch with genuine ownership.
* Work alongside a newly formed, ambitious senior leadership team.
* High commercial impact, directly influencing profitability and brand standards.
* Investment-backed business with clear multi-brand and franchise expansion plans.
* Strong progression opportunities as the business scales.