Buyer

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK

England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off

Career progression and leadership development

Access to wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

A fast-growing QSR brand in London is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage suppliers across multiple categories. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a range of benefits including 33 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within QSR or food retail.
A track record of successful negotiations and contract management.
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Own a wide range of spend areas spanning Food and Non-Food.
Lead procurement activities across multiple categories.
Negotiate contracts, commercial terms and SLAs with suppliers.
Run tender processes and benchmarking exercises.
Provide spend analysis and category insights.
Champion ESG initiatives in sourcing.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Resilience

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a commercially astute Buyer to join our Commercial team at Popeyes UK. If you’re an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and a track record of managing suppliers across multiple categories, this is your opportunity to make a big impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing QSR brands.

At Popeyes, things move fast - priorities shift, opportunities arise quickly, and no two days are the same. That’s why resilience and adaptability are just as important as commercial sharpness. You’ll need to stay focused under pressure, balance multiple projects, and keep driving results in a high-growth environment.

What You’ll Do

Own a wide range of spend areas spanning Food and Non-Food, working cross-functionally to ensure every product and service sourced is cost-effective, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with our brand and operational standards.
Lead procurement activities across multiple categories, covering both COGS and Overhead P&L lines
Negotiate contracts, commercial terms and SLAs with new and existing suppliers to deliver value and protect quality
Run tender processes and benchmarking exercises to identify the best suppliers and solutions for the business
Provide spend analysis and category insights to support budgeting and strategic planning
Champion ESG initiatives by sourcing sustainable and ethically responsible goods and services
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, aligning procurement with wider business priorities

What You’ll Have Done

Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within QSR, casual dining or food retail
A track record of successful negotiations and contract management across direct and indirect categories
Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in cost analysis and supplier performance reporting
Delivered results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple priorities on the go
Shown flexibility, resilience and commercial sharpness in balancing cost, quality, and speed
Competitive salary + bonus scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
Career progression and leadership development
Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits through our platform
Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

At Popeyes everyone counts, it’s one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. We believe inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

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