Procurement & NPD Lead for Menu Innovation (EMEA)

TalentPool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentPool partners with a leading UK QSR brand to appoint a commercially strong procurement professional with a passion for NPD, menu innovation and product development. You will manage key food and packaging categories, lead supplier negotiations and collaborate with NPD, Marketing and Technical teams to ensure new menu items are viable, deliverable and launched across multiple markets.

This role emphasizes developing longer-term sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and cross-market

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in QSR, hospitality or food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting NPD, menu launches or new product introductions.
• Strong food category management, sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing and managing food suppliers and manufacturers.
• International or European procurement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and category strategy across key food, packaging and equipment categories.
• Lead supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Work with NPD teams and suppliers to develop and launch new menu products.
• Commercialise new products from concept, trials and costing through to launch.
• Develop longer-term sourcing strategies to support growth and supply continuity.
• Identify new suppliers, ingredients and food trends for the future menu pipeline.

Skills

Procurement experience

NPD experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

International procurement

Job description

TalentPool partners with a leading UK QSR brand to appoint a commercially strong procurement professional with a passion for NPD, menu innovation and product development. You will manage key food and packaging categories, lead supplier negotiations and collaborate with NPD, Marketing and Technical teams to ensure new menu items are viable, deliverable and launched across multiple markets.

This role emphasizes developing longer-term sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and cross-market