Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting opportunity to join a fast growing restaurant business!Food procurement experience required.About Our ClientOur client is a fast‑growing, mission‑driven restaurant group known for serving fresh, responsibly sourced food and rapidly expanding across the UK and Europe.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities include:Lead sourcing and procurement across key food categories.Drive commercial negotiation, cost‑of‑sales management, and mitigation strategies.Analyse category performance, supply markets, and cost drivers to inform strategy.Partner closely across the business on new product development (NPD) and menu innovation.Own supplier sourcing, onboarding, relationship management, scorecarding and performance reviews.Conduct RFPs, contract negotiations, tenders, and commercial evaluations.The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate would have:Food procurement experience, ideally within QSR, restaurant groups, food manufacturing, or FMCG.Category experience in proteins and produce strongly preferred.Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation experience.Analytical mindset: able to interpret data, cost structures and supply‑market intelligence.End‑to‑end supplier management experience.Comfortable working cross‑functionally and taking ownership for the categories.What's on OfferOn offer to the candidate:c.£60,000-£70,000 plus package.Hybrid working - 3 days pw in London office.Opportunity to develop skills and experience within a 9+ month FTC.ContactVictoria CollinsonQuote job refJN-032026-6974894Phone number+44 207 269 2176Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorDirect ProcurementSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationLondonContract typeInterimConsultant nameVictoria CollinsonConsultant phone+44 207 269 2176Job referenceJN-032026-6974894
