Here at Mitchells & Butlers, we are one of the largest operators of pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK and few companies offer the sheer breadth of job opportunities that we do. We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Food Procurement Manager to join us on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic role for a Procurement Specialist with a keen eye for detail who shares our love for the vibrant world of pubs and restaurants.
Working in mobile role, you’ll be part of our Food Procurement team. In this varied role you will be responsible for key food categories across the Mitchells & Butlers portfolio, you will ensure consistent delivery of optimum profit contribution, through the development and execution of procurement strategies and practices. Partnering with our internal Food Development team to drive cost and quality for all our brands and leveraging scale where possible - you will deliver market leading prices whilst maintaining quality and ethically sourced food products.
Join us at Mitchells & Butlers, the heart of hospitality. With over 1,600 sites we’re the home of some of the nation’s favourite restaurants, bustling bars, cosy country pubs and the local you didn’t know we owned. Think of a brand for any occasion, we’re all about providing moments to remember. If you’re passionate about hospitality, we want to hear from you!
What’s in it for me as a Procurement Manager…?
- Company Car
- Annual Bonus Scheme – We’re all about rewarding the hard work everybody puts in.
- Private medical plan- to help keep you safe and secure
- Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery we’ve got you covered.
- Flexible working – to fit around the other important things in life
- Buy up to an extra 2 weeks holiday – life is for living after all!
On top of all this, we offer; a pension, 26 days paid holiday, 33% Employee Discount, high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.
What will I be doing as a Procurement Manager…?
Working alongside six other specialised Food Procurement Managers, your role will be challenging and varied including: -
- Developing and executing strategic category plans, delivering continuous improvement in category performance and market leading cost prices
- Leading and managing sourcing projects
- Building and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Negotiating optimum, sustainable terms with suppliers, utilising MAB’s scale and scope to deliver annual targets
- Developing and managing productive supplier relations and identify areas where efficiencies can be made
- Monitoring supplier performance against specification and ensure corrective action is promptly taken when required
- Delivering a programme of improvements with suppliers aligned to the M&B environmental targets
- Working in partnership with our Food Development Manager’s to help develop and source food products which delight our guests
What do I need as a Procurement Manager…?
Just like our brands, our teams are diverse. You’ll have/be..
- Demonstrable experience of practical Food purchasing experience in a Retail or Hospitality environment
- Strong proven negotiation skills
- Highly motivated self starter
- Strong level of self confidence with the ability to fairly challenge current practices and norms
- Proven business influencing and stakeholder management skills
- CIPS qualification, or working towards, highly desirable
*Please note this is a mobile role that will require travel to the Midlands, on average this will be between twice a week however it will vary, and in addition you will travel nationwide to suppliers throughout your working week.
Closing Date - Midnight, 7th October 2022
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