Lead Procurement Consultant – Food and Beverage
Job Description
Job title: Lead Procurement Consultant – Food and Beverage
Company: Michael Page
Job description: An opportunity to join a well established procurement consultancy that speicalises within the hospitality, leisure and catering industries. The successful Lead Procurement Consultant will focus on cost savings, developing strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring ‘best practice’. This will be a chance to utilise your procurement experience, while working with several exciting brands simultaneously.
- Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Procuring a range of ingredients, foods, beverages and services.
- Analyse market trends and apply insights to procurement strategy
- Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing within the procurement process
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement strategy with business objectives
- Develop and manage the procurement budget
- Lead and mentor team members, promoting professional development
An chance to join a procurement consultancy, specialising in food!|You must have a track record within food or beverage procurement.A successful Lead Procurement Consultant should have:
- Strong academic background in Business, Finance, or related field
- Experience working in the QSR, Leisure or Catering industries.
- Solid experience within food or beverage procurement.
- A passion for the food industry!
- Demonstrable skills in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation
- Proficient in procurement software and tools
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Our client is procurement consultancy that speicalises within the hospitality, leisure and catering industries. They have over 20 years of experience, ensuring that they are driving value with a wide range of clients. Their clients range from large contract catering businesses, to hotel groups and fast growing restaurant brands.
- An estimated annual salary of £63,000 – £70,000
- Competitive benefits package
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Flexible working
