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 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. If you are passionate about using your commercial acumen and influencing skills to deliver a best in class commercial solution for your colleagues, then this could be a perfect role for you!

As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Procurement and post contractual supplier management across the indirect services categories are carried out in a thorough and professional manner; resulting in market leading purchase prices, quality of product, service and support to meet the needs of our businesses, and maximise the profits of Mitchells & Butlers. This is an office flexible role, based within a forward thinking department where the focus is on sustainable long term value creating solutions. You will be part of our wider Procurement Team, reporting into our Head of Procurement for Goods and Services.

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…?

• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 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…?

Working alongside other specialised Procurement Managers, your role will be challenging and varied including: -

• Develop and execute the strategic category plan for assigned Indirects categories, delivering continuous improvement in category performance.  
• Consistently identifying and developing best practice ways of working within Procurement by taking a holistic view of the ways of working and responsibilities across the total Team and Supply Chain
• Manage sourcing projects, ensuring the optimum supply-base for the company.
• Negotiate optimum, sustainable terms with Suppliers and deliver commercial targets.
• Develop and manage productive supplier relations.  Monitor supplier performance against specification and ensure high levels of service delivery and corrective action is promptly taken when required.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across all key stakeholder groups – (eg, Marketing, Operations, Supply-chain, Finance and Suppliers).
• Source market leading solutions that will support our businesses to delight our Guests
• Proactively seek and secure competitive advantage opportunities for M&B through an identified pipeline of value improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that the administration of assigned categories is undertaken in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Being a role model to other members of the Procurement team in terms of attitude, work ethic, professionalism and commitment to achieving department and Company goals
• Actively lead Procurement projects, formulating strategies, developing and leading cross functional teams to deliver projects successfully
• Interpreting data from suppliers, internal systems and market sources
• Developing and implementing revised budgetary and KPI reporting for new service providers

What do I need…?

Just like our brands, our teams are diverse. You’ll have/be..

• Strong commercial acumen and proven track record of delivering against financial targets
• Sound negotiation skills
• Compelling communicator (both verbal and written) to all organisational levels
• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Effective planning and organisational proficiency, with project management experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Driven to deliver high standards
• Resilient problem solver with ability to influence others to implement identified solutions

Qualifications & Experience;

• 5 years of relevant Procurement experience
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent 
• CIPS Qualification is highly desirable

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We really care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger.

Sounds like an opportunity where you could make a difference? Apply for this role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting journey.

Closing date: Midnight, 12th May 2023