Senior Procurement Manager

Pret A Manger; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives. This role is pivotal in delivering procurement services and building effective supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in procurement, particularly within retail or QSR sectors, and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and enjoy a competitive salary along with numerous perks including flexi-time and discounts at shops worldwide. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexi-time

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Free lunch and drinks

50% discount in Pret shops worldwide

Various events and parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in procurement, preferably within retail or QSR sectors.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global procurement strategy with the Global Supply Chain & Procurement Director.
• Manage complex negotiations, including commercial terms and conditions.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

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People at Pret work hard, have fun, learn a lot, and really grow. Right now, we’re looking for a passionate Senior Procurement Manager to join us. Start date ASAP until June 2026.

The Role

Pret has over 700 shops in 19 countries and serves more than 500,000 customers every day worldwide. Headquartered in London, Pret also has international offices in the US, France, and Hong Kong.

This role reports to the Global Supply Chain and Procurement Director and is key in delivering procurement services to the business. The role oversees various category areas within Global Procurement, ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently to create value for Pret.

The focus will be on defining and implementing strategic procurement activities globally and driving procurement value. The role involves building effective supplier relationships and identifying opportunities for value creation, leveraging procurement best practices.

This position suits someone experienced in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. It requires interacting daily with senior leaders worldwide, so excellent stakeholder management is essential. The role also involves cross-department collaboration and understanding stakeholder needs to develop efficient business strategies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement and Category Management

• Develop and execute Pret’s global procurement strategy with the Global Supply Chain & Procurement Director, advocating for change and becoming a partner of choice.
• Define and implement indirect category strategies aligned with overall procurement and organizational goals.
• Identify and realize value creation opportunities through strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently to maximize value.
• Manage complex negotiations, including commercial terms and conditions.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with leaders across Pret.
• Manage multiple stakeholders across different geographies.
• Support the business in managing supplier contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to suppliers and price volatility.
• Control procurement spend and promote a culture of long-term savings.

Technology and Governance

• Define, implement, and monitor procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across all functions in collaboration with Finance.
• Leverage business and commercial insights to influence strategic and operational plans, identifying risks and opportunities for digital enablement.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years in procurement, preferably within retail or QSR sectors.
• Experience in global and indirect procurement.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and solve supply challenges.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Passion, clear communication, teamwork, execution skills, adaptability, business acumen, and alignment with One Pret values.

Pret Offers

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Flexi-time, life assurance, season ticket loan, free lunch and drinks, 50% discount in Pret shops worldwide, and various events and parties.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain and Other

Industries

• Retail