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We’re Pret: proud makers of freshly made food, organic coffee, and big ideas. Across 750+ shops and 20+ countries, our teams are shaping the future of Pret through innovation, inclusion, great customer service and a shared passion for doing the right thing. We’re growing fast on our mission to be the employer of choice in hospitality, everywhere we operate – so this an exciting time to hop on board.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for passionate team players to bring joy to our customers every day. As a Senior Procurement Manager you’ll work to effectively business partner our Property division to drive best in class supplier selection and project execution across our construction and equipment spend.
Key responsibilities
* Be responsible for the strategic scoping and planning of procurement resource within the organisation
* Report directly to the Group Buying Director, and be responsible for the line management of a Procurement Manager
* Business partner with internal departments to ensure new and existing contracts are fit for purpose
* Responsible for delivery of end-to-end procurement processes, from inception to completion & review.
* Management of the supplier base ensuring suppliers are fit for the future across cost, quality, reliability and capacity
* Take full ownership of the procurement spend‑improvement strategy, using forward‑thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and support business growth.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant internal, legal and industry regulations
Experience and Skills required
* Excellent stakeholder and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively at all levels
* Proven track record of cost‑saving initiatives and ability to deliver projects meeting cost, time and budget targets with a clear understanding of P&L impacts
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and challenging timelines
* Experience in quick service restaurants, and construction experience is preferred
* Great experience and understanding of contracts covering construction, goods and services and ability to work together with our excellent legal team
* Excellent supplier management skills, conflict management and resolution.
* Excellent excel, word and power point skills to produce effective data and reporting
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills to bring on board and win over stakeholders
About you
* Be kind, honest and generous: bring genuine warmth and your authentic self to work every day.
* Bring your passion: share our passion for food and exceptional customer service.
* Spread joy every day: small acts of kindness are a big part of what makes the Pret experience special.
We offer
* Gold Card: We love making people’s day through our food and drinks. That goes for our teams too. That’s why everyone gets a Gold Card. When you’re in the office, your food and drinks are on us. And when you’re not, you can use your Gold Card to get up to 5 Barista‑made drinks a day, and 50% off everything else (food, snacks, bottled drinks – the lot).
A few more perks
* You’ll get 33 days of annual leave (including flexible Bank Holidays), increasing to 38 days the longer you’re with us.
* Free private medical cover, with the option to add family or partner at an additional cost
* 4% of your pension contribution matched by Pret, rises to 5% after 5 years
* Life assurance at 3x annual salary
* Loyalty award for 5, 10, 15, 20 years’ service
* Flexible Benefits Platform packed with lifestyle discounts
* Season ticket loans
* Financial wellbeing provisions
* Free mortgage services
* Sabbatical after 3 years
* Opportunities to support our charity, The Pret Foundation
We also offer
* Individual ways to grow - We offer lots of opportunities for learning, whether you join us for a short stint or the long game, you’re good to grow with us. Including fully funded professional qualifications, leadership development and mentoring.
* Diversity and belonging - Everyone is welcome at Pret, we want you to feel confident and valued for who you are and to truly belong.
* Pace and variety - Our work is fast paced with lots of variety, you’ll build a diverse skill set and learn a lot!
* Community and purpose - We’re proud to make a difference through The Pret Foundation, from tackling homelessness to reducing food waste and creating positive change for people and communities.
Our values
* Happy Teams Happy Customers
* Amazing Standards Every day
* Doing The Right Thing
The interview journey
Every interview process at Pret begins with the same two stages. First, you’ll have a relaxed 30‑minute conversation with our recruitment team so we can get to know you and your experience. Next, you’ll be invited to a one‑hour, in‑person interview with the hiring manager at our Head Office in London Victoria.
Depending on the role and function, there may be additional stages. These could include time spent in one of our shops, completing a task, or meeting a senior leader.
Before you apply
This role is based at Pret’s Support Centre in London Victoria, where we work in a hybrid way – typically three days a week in the office.
We’d love to get to know you, not a robot, so please do not rely on AI to complete your application.
Deadline to apply for this role: 16.01.2026
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* General Business
* Hospitality
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