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Procurement Category Manager - F&B, Retail and OPEX
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Merlin Entertainments
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, Change Management -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Management, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
London/Hybrid
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Contract:
Permanent Salary: 65,000 Help shape the future of fun at Merlin Entertainments by leading procurement across F&B, Retail and OPEX. You'll develop smart category strategies that deliver commercial value, drive innovation, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support our global business goals.
Working closely with teams across the business, you'll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring procurement plays a key role in delivering Merlin's transformation and growth ambitions.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver global category strategies aligned to Merlin’s business objectives.
Build sourcing roadmaps that drive value, innovation and operational excellence.
Identify opportunities to optimise spend, improve services and consolidate suppliers.
Lead procurement transformation initiatives, embedding best-practice processes and governance.
Drive adoption of procurement tools, analytics and category management frameworks.
Lead complex sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
Deliver measurable cost savings, commercial benefits and value creation across the category.
Build strategic supplier partnerships that foster performance, innovation and continuous improvement.
Manage supplier risk and ensure compliance with governance, cybersecurity and data protection standards.
Act as a trusted commercial partner, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Risk and Operations.
Qualifications & Experience Specialised procurement experience in either F&B, Retail or Operating expenses categories within a complex global organization.
Strong experience developing and implementing category strategies from the ground up.
Demonstrated success delivering procurement transformation or maturity improvements.
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience managing strategic supplier relationships with global technology vendors.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels within a large complex organisation.
Preferred Qualifications Studying towards or holds MCIPS, CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
Benefits‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company bonus
Private pension scheme
40% discount online off LEGO
25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Plus, many more…If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruit and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
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No End Date Location Name:
Arbor Building - London
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