Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones.
We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve
done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took
Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK
and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started
with, all those years ago.
Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves,
and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little
bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support
you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you
anywhere.All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us,
us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.
THE TEAM
We’re the engine behind the bucket - making sure every
restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to
delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain &
Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge
the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running
smoothly and growing strong.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The
Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing
strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver
long-term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This
role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to
ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
·
Category Strategy Development
o
Develop and implement
procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational
goals
o
Analyse market trends,
supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes
·
Supplier Relationship Management
o
Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure
quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
o
Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and
relationship management initiatives.
·
Sourcing & Contracting
o
Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing
initiatives.
o
Negotiate and manage
contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company
requirements.
·
Stakeholder Engagement
o
Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert
for assigned categories.
o
Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and
technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment
·
Cost Management & Savings Delivery
o
Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing,
demand management, and supplier innovation.
o
Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics
·
DTRW
o
Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which
reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth
·
Risk & Compliance Management
o
Identify and mitigate category-specific risks
including supply chain disruptions and non-compliance
o
Ensure adherence to
procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Yum! Brands
Procurement Team
The Pan European Supply Chain
team is a collection of core teams (Procurement, local market SCM teams, Centre
of excellence and Sustainability) and collectively are responsible for managing
the end-to-end supply chain from ‘farm’ to ‘fingers’
The function exists to help
Protect and Grow all Yum! Brands and recently embarked on an exciting
transformational journey towards becoming a World Class function.
Procurement Protect and Grow
Yum! Brands by delivering robust risk management and supply chain assurance
solutions and providing compelling economics and value creation ensuring that
Supply Chain can fuel the long-term growth aspirations of Yum! Brands.
Procurement is at the
forefront of this transformation and we are now looking to increase our
capability and capacity to deliver on these aspirations.
This is amazing opportunity
to join an incredible team and business as we embark on this exciting
transformational journey whilst delivering outstanding results everyday.
If you enjoy being part of a
successful team, are inquisitive and enjoy challenging the status quo and
delivering the best possible service and value to your customers then this is
the role for you.
What we
love from you:
EXPERIENCE
·
5+ years'
experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain.
·
Proven
experience in developing category strategies and managing end-to-end sourcing
processes.
·
Strong
negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
·
Commercial
and financial acumen.
·
Experience
in multinational or matrix organizations.
·
Knowledge
of ESG/sustainable procurement practices.
·
Professional
certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP).
About
you
•
5+ years’ experience in
Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field
•
Strong
skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
•
Quick to
learn and apply new knowledge
•
Values
action over activity
•
Good verbal
and written communication skills
•
Effective
team worker
•
Strong drive
for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization
What’s in it for you:
We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we
know the juggle is real.
From
flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve
created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.
You’ll
get:
·
Hybrid
working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London)
·
Up
to 11% company pension contributions
·
Fri-Yay
finishes at 1pm every Friday
·
25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols) a
·
5
Live Well Days a year, just for you
·
Bonus
scheme linked to company & personal performance
·
Private
healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
·
Enhanced
parental leave and flexible return options
·
Study
support, income protection, life cover & more
·
And
yes—25% off the chicken
Because real ones deserve real
rewards.
Keeping it real
We
don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations,
building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we
call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective.
See,
at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future
you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because
you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always
done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and
whoever) you happen to be.
KFC for everyone:
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can
bring the real
you to work.
Our
promise is this: every person who applies
to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender,
ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity
to work here. We don’t just welcome, we recruitment process, or have any
other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real
you.
Ready?
We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time
to apply.
Worried
you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.
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