Senior Buyer

TalentPool; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing QSR brand in the UK seeks a procurement professional to join their EMEA supply chain team. This role involves building strategic supplier relationships, leading negotiations for supplier contracts, and ensuring procurement best practices. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in procurement within the QSR/Hospitality sector, complemented by strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience is essential.
• Experience in the QSR/Hospitality industry is required.
• Strong communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with EMEA suppliers.
• Work with stakeholders for new store openings.
• Lead negotiations on supplier contracts.
• Implement procurement best practices.
• Collaborate with NPD & Technical for menu launches.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Passion for the food industry

Job description

This role will be part of a wider EMEA team and you will be an essential part of the supply chain team. The role requires someone with a passion for the food industry, a track record in QSR procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.

• Building long-term and strategic relationships with EMEA suppliers.
• Working with stakeholders across a wide range of regions, including new store openings.
• Leading and negotiating on various supplier contracts.
• Ensuring 'procurement best practice' is implemented.
• Working closely with NPD & Technical for menu launches.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience.
• Experienced working within the QSR/Hospitality industry.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Passion for the food industry.

About the Client

Our client is a fast‑growing QSR brand across the UK and EMEA. They are at the forefront of innovation, they have a great menu range and high‑quality products. The business has a fun, inclusive and forward‑thinking culture.