Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader

COREcruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in London is seeking a talented Procurement Manager to shape procurement strategies across indirect categories. The successful candidate will negotiate optimal commercial terms and drive operational resilience while partnering with stakeholders to ensure best-in-class suppliers. This role offers a competitive salary of £55K and excellent career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience focusing on indirect categories.
• Strong category management experience in non-food areas.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement strategy for all indirect spend categories.
• Execute sourcing events and contract negotiations.
• Develop strong supplier partnerships and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Analyse spend data for consolidation and improved value creation.
• Support new restaurant openings with timely sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal teams for procurement solutions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Procurement experience in multi-site retail or hospitality

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical skills

Results driven

Job description

A leading food business in London is seeking a talented Procurement Manager to shape procurement strategies across indirect categories. The successful candidate will negotiate optimal commercial terms and drive operational resilience while partnering with stakeholders to ensure best-in-class suppliers. This role offers a competitive salary of £55K and excellent career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.