Strategic Purchasing Planner (12-Month FTC)

greene king; Little Chalfont; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Brand discounts

Employee assistance

Inns & hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking a Purchasing Planner for a 12-month FTC/secondment to support Brand teams and Operations on key events and GNFR sourcing. You will manage supplier relations, negotiate, review contracts, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost-saving targets.

In this role you’ll work with the Supply Chain to launch new products, maintain supplier panels, and respond to pub queries with accuracy and professionalism. A customer-focused, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to use Excel.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with confidence in negotiation and decision-making.
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer-focused, collaborative mindset with a passion for developing your purchasing career.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand teams and Operations on key event opportunities and work with suppliers to drive innovation, whilst ensuring cost savings and mitigating cash spend.
• Support with GNFR product Rationalisation, liaising with relevant stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth transition.
• Support the Purchasing Managers with product sourcing, supplier reviews, negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage suppliers to ensure all key performance levels are achieved
• Work with Supply Chain to set up all new products required to support pubs, ensuring accurate product and supplier information is in place prior to launch.
• Maintain approved supplier and buying panels across all GNFR categories, ensuring information remains accurate, compliant, and aligned to business requirements.
• Manage all pub queries coming into the team, providing timely, professional, and accurate support.
• Work closely with Risk team to minimise environmental impacts where relevant
• Promote innovation and sustainability within the supplier base

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Commercial skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Planning & organisation

Communication

Customer focus

Purchasing experience

Job description

Greene King is seeking a Purchasing Planner for a 12-month FTC/secondment to support Brand teams and Operations on key events and GNFR sourcing. You will manage supplier relations, negotiate, review contracts, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost-saving targets.

In this role you’ll work with the Supply Chain to launch new products, maintain supplier panels, and respond to pub queries with accuracy and professionalism. A customer-focused, collaborative approach is essential.