Direct Category Procurement Leader - Growth & Innovation

KFC Corporation; Woking; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! UK & I Europe is seeking a senior leader to head the Direct category for food, packaging and critical menu inputs across KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Europe.

You will lead the Direct category organisation, shaping multi-year strategies and acting as the strategic link between brand teams, FSQA, innovation, operations, finance, franchisees and suppliers to deliver value, quality and resilience. This is a senior leadership mandate focused on growth, profitability and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Direct category agenda and multi-year strategies delivering value, safety, resilience and sustainability.
• Shape the food and packaging supply base behind KFC and Taco Bell brands in Europe.
• Act as the strategic lead between brand teams, FSQA, innovation, operations, finance, franchisees and suppliers.

Job description

Yum! UK & I Europe is seeking a senior leader to head the Direct category for food, packaging and critical menu inputs across KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Europe.

You will lead the Direct category organisation, shaping multi-year strategies and acting as the strategic link between brand teams, FSQA, innovation, operations, finance, franchisees and suppliers to deliver value, quality and resilience. This is a senior leadership mandate focused on growth, profitability and sustainability.