Join Our Team as Head of Procurement!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Brakes is on the lookout for a
Head of Procurement
to lead our CSE category growth and support our dynamic Chip Butty Takeaway Team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving category growth by unlocking cost efficiencies and supporting our Category Merchandising Director. Your mission? To balance quality, service, and price while delivering impressive volume, sales, and margin growth! Work Flexibility:
We offer a hybrid working contract! You’ll need to be within a commutable distance to our Ashford, Kent office, attending in-person twice a week, with flexibility for regular travel to meet suppliers, customers, and colleagues. Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead a high-performing team of merchandising professionals to achieve key priorities and outcomes. Develop and execute the overall category strategy and in-year plan to drive volume, sales, and margin growth while maintaining a balanced focus on quality, service, and price. Champion the better buying workstream by negotiating competitive cost prices, sourcing products from the best suppliers, and enhancing supplier partnerships. Support innovative range development by collaborating with trusted suppliers to create sustainable and profitable relationships. Manage the end-to-end P&L through product mix and pricing strategies to maximize margin, catering to a diverse customer base. Oversee local spend while collaborating with Sysco GB and international partners to drive global results. About You:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need: Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering results. Extensive senior-level buying experience in fast-paced food product categories, ideally within retail, foodservice, or FMCG environments. A customer-first mindset with an innovative approach to problem-solving. Strong commercial acumen and experience in managing large buying/P&L areas. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, balancing tactical and strategic relationships to maximize profitability. If you’re ambitious and eager for career growth within a progressive global organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you! What We Offer:
A competitive salary Company car or an annual car allowance of £8,000 Family private medical healthcare coverage Pension scheme Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with the option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays Exclusive discounts on delicious food and award-winning products through our staff shop Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback on purchases through Sodexo Recognition awards and incentives Real career opportunities within Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business Ready to make an impact? Join us at Brakes and be part of something great!