Purchasing Coordinator

Compass Group; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for the Wimbledon Championships. The role involves coordinating food procurement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will be highly organised, possess strong product knowledge, and thrive in fast-paced environments. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,500 per annum plus benefits, alongside the opportunity to work at the prestigious Wimbledon event.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Passionate about food and hospitality trends.
• Ability to improve systems in large-scale operations.
• Natural communicator across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food planning and ordering for Wimbledon Championships.
• Manage supplier relationships for all food categories.
• Lead food planning for satellite venues.
• Support logistics operation and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with culinary teams for menu development.
• Monitor food spend and align with budgets.
• Champion a people-first culture across teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong product knowledge

Commercially minded

Team player

Process-driven

Experienced in large-scale procurement

Strong IT skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator - AELTC Wimbledon

£37,500 per annum plus benefits

Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the world's most prestigious tennis tournament? Levy is the driving force behind the legendary food and drink experience at All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon, and we want YOU to be part of it!

As the official catering partner of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), we deliver world‑class hospitality to over 450,000 guests each year. From the Members' Clubhouse to food stands and lounges, our team of 2,200 catering staff and 355 chefs craft unforgettable culinary moments at 51 kitchens and 27 restaurants across the grounds.

Purpose of Purchasing Coordinator

As Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a critical role in the planning and delivery of the Wimbledon Championships, supporting the All England Lawn Tennis Club in delivering a world‑class hospitality experience. You will oversee the efficient, timely and cost‑effective purchasing of all culinary items, working closely with culinary, logistics and finance teams to ensure products are sourced to the highest standards. Your work will directly underpin kitchen production, food quality and consistency, and ultimately the exceptional experience delivered to guests, players and members throughout the Championships and the wider event calendar.

Key Responsibilities of Purchasing Coordinator

• Coordinate food planning, forecasting and ordering for the Wimbledon Championships, including the creation and management of Championship order sheets.
• Manage supplier relationships across all food categories, working closely with the wider purchasing team to place, amend and optimise orders before and during the tournament.
• Lead food planning and ordering for satellite venues at Roehampton and Raynes Park, ensuring seamless delivery throughout the Championships period.
• Support the delivery of a robust logistics operation, maintaining accurate delivery schedules and proactively communicating stock issues or delays to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with culinary teams to understand requirements, support menu development and ensure products are correctly listed within Foodbuy with accurate financial data.
• Monitor food spend and menu costings, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets and constructively challenging costs where required.
• Champion a people‑first culture, working collaboratively across purchasing, culinary and operational teams.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, allergen management, health & safety and hygiene standards, ensuring all systems, storage and processes meet audit and regulatory requirements.

Requirements of Purchasing Coordinator

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the confidence to work independently, using initiative to solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about food, with strong product knowledge and an up‑to‑date understanding of current culinary and hospitality trends.
• Commercially minded and inquisitive, able to make balanced business decisions and challenge costs, processes and ways of working where needed.
• A proactive, positive team player who builds strong relationships quickly and can influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Process‑driven, with the ability to improve systems and support large‑scale food operations while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experienced in large‑scale or event‑led food procurement, ideally within complex, multi‑outlet environments.
• A natural communicator with strong IT skills, including Excel, and the confidence to operate across multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Who are Levy?

Levy, part of Compass Group, known for delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at world‑renowned venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, and Tottenham Hotspur. Focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy prides itself on using sustainably sourced ingredients and providing outstanding service. We’re committed to decarbonising our operation at scale, partnering with the British Paralympic Association, and ensuring all team members earn at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Why Join Us?

At Levy UK & Ireland, we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion, valuing every individual's unique strengths. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness, ensure all voices are heard, and provide equal opportunities for all.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute. Together, we achieve greatness.