Senior European Procurement Manager - Construction/Fit Out

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement recruitment firm is looking for a Senior European Procurement Manager for a rapidly expanding casual dining chain. This role involves overseeing significant spending on new store development and asset maintenance across Europe. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills and relevant sector experience, with an attractive compensation package of around £80k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and fit-out sectors.
• Management of multiple projects across different geographies.
• Fluent in English, additional European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all spend related to new store development across multiple European regions.
• Collaborate with design and property teams to optimize costs and timelines.
• Lead procurement activities for various subcategories.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Fluency in English

Proficiency in French

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in Spanish

Job description

Senior European Procurement Manager - Construction/Fit Out, Bradford

Client: Taylor Bolam - Procurement Recruitment Specialists

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior European Procurement Manager - Construction/Fit Out - London - (c. £80k + package)

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the expansion of one of Europe's fastest growing casual dining chains?

We are currently recruiting a Senior Category Manager to manage all spend relating to new store development and asset maintenance for a highly successful and rapidly expanding casual dining chain.

The role covers 5 key European regions - the UK, Germany, France, and Spain. Total spend under management is c. £150 million, roughly split 80/20 between 50 new store developments per year and asset maintenance for their almost 300+ existing portfolio.

You will lead procurement activities related to new store development across subcategories including design and architecture, subcontractors, materials, engineering, signage, M&E, fit-out, capex equipment, utilities, and FF&E. The focus is on collaborating closely with in-country leadership and property/design teams to optimize design and specifications, reduce total costs, and meet project timelines across multiple projects.

This role reports to the Head of Procurement and works closely with property, design, and finance teams. Compensation is benchmarked at c. £80k + bonus and package DOE. The position is based in London with 2 days per week onsite and requires moderate UK/European travel.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Experience in relevant subcategories: construction, fit-out, hard FM, M&E, capex, ideally with exposure to new store or venue development projects in retail/hospitality sectors or similar. Transferable sector experience will be considered.
• Strong negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple projects across different geographies simultaneously. European experience is highly preferred.
• Fluent English and proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a key advantage, though not mandatory.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to meet the hybrid and travel requirements. For further details, please apply or contact Taylor Bolam - Procurement Recruitment Specialists.