Senior Supply Chain Manager - Fast growing restaurant chain

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing restaurant chain is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee their supply chain operations, ensuring the management of ingredients and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the food & beverage sector and be adept in supplier negotiation and strategic decision-making. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and bonus potential with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in food & beverage supply chain.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• International supply chain exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Align international supplier relationships and distributor performance.
• Drive the forecasting accuracy ensuring menu availability.
• Support new product development and nationwide store openings.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

People management

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Supply Chain Manager – Food & Beverage

Surrey (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office + occasional UK travel)

£60–70k + 10% bonus + benefits

We’re partnering with a fast-growing restaurant chain to appoint a Senior Supply Chain Manager. With over 75 sites across the UK and ambitious growth plans, this role offers real impact and opportunities to develop.

Why this role stands out

• Scale & complexity: Manage a multi-site supply chain covering 300+ ingredients from UK, European, and North American suppliers.
• Strategic influence: Lead an upcoming distribution contract renewal, shaping long-term network strategy.
• Exciting growth: Join a dynamic brand at a pivotal stage of expansion.

The opportunity

• Own end-to-end supply chain operations, from suppliers to restaurants.
• Manage international supplier relationships and distributor performance.
• Drive forecasting accuracy and ensure 100% menu availability.
• Support NPD, menu changes, and nationwide new store openings.
• Line manage and develop a Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to deliver growth.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ food & beverage supply chain experience (hospitality, food service, or FMCG)
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• International supply chain exposure a plus
• Confident, proactive, able to challenge the status quo
• People management experience
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills