Procurement Officer

Calo Inc; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Procurement Officer to enhance their operations. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients and equipment while maintaining strong supplier relationships. This role demands analytical thinking and excellent negotiation skills to drive efficiency and cost control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement within the F&B industry.
• Must be currently based in the UK.
• Strong command of English with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure food ingredients, kitchen equipment, packaging, and services.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle from identifying needs to managing contracts.
• Analyze cost structures and supplier performance to optimize procurement decisions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here.

Role Overview
We are looking for a highly capable Procurement Officer to support our fast-paced operations. This role focuses on ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services. You’ll play a crucial role in driving efficiency by introducing innovative sourcing solutions that streamline manual processes and support our operations team.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical food and equipment knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong supplier relationship management skills. They also have the ability to identify the most profitable offers, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and prepare reports. Your goal: ensure seamless supply chain operations with optimal cost control, inventory balance, and exceptional service levels.

Main Responsibilities

• Source and procure food ingredients, kitchen equipment, packaging, and services aligned with operational needs
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders—including Finance, Food Team, Marketing, Operations, Maintenance, and Automation teams—to ensure seamless execution, accurate reporting, and alignment with production and quality standards
• Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle, from identifying needs and evaluating suppliers to negotiating terms and managing contracts
• Analyze cost structures, supplier performance, and supply market trends to continuously optimize procurement decisions
• Maintain updated forecasts of demand, deliveries, and inventory levels, working to avoid shortages or overstocking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reliable suppliers and service providers
• Monitor and forecast market and price trends to identify opportunities and risks
• Track procurement KPIs to monitor performance, reduce costs, and drive efficiency

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, within the F&B industry
• Must be currently based in the UK
• Strong command of English with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge & Competency

• Strong network of food suppliers in the UK market
• Deep understanding of food ingredients, kitchen operations, and equipment sourcing
• Experience introducing smart kitchen or automation equipment to reduce manual tasks and improve productivity
• Proficient in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
• Strong ability to assess supplier performance and ROI
• Advanced Excel or Google sheet skills for forecasting and reporting
• Capable of conducting benchmarking and scenario analysis to support purchasing decisions
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration

Personality

• Highly analytical, organized, and detail-focused
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Solution-oriented with a proactive mindset and strong ownership
• Collaborative and responsive communicator across teams and with suppliers
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment