Buyer, Business

Overview

We’re looking for a commercially astute Buyer to join our Commercial team at Popeyes UK. If you’re an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and a track record of managing suppliers across multiple categories, this is your opportunity to make a big impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing QSR brands.

At Popeyes, things move fast - priorities shift, opportunities arise quickly, and no two days are the same. That’s why resilience and adaptability are just as important as commercial sharpness. You’ll need to stay focused under pressure, balance multiple projects, and keep driving results in a high-growth environment.

• Own a wide range of spend areas spanning Food and Non-Food, working cross-functionally to ensure every product and service sourced is cost-effective, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with our brand and operational standards.
• Lead procurement activities across multiple categories, covering both COGS and Overhead P&L lines
• Negotiate contracts, commercial terms and SLAs with new and existing suppliers to deliver value and protect quality
• Run tender processes and benchmarking exercises to identify the best suppliers and solutions for the business
• Provide spend analysis and category insights to support budgeting and strategic planning
• Champion ESG initiatives by sourcing sustainable and ethically responsible goods and services
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, aligning procurement with wider business priorities

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within QSR, casual dining or food retail
• A track record of successful negotiations and contract management across direct and indirect categories
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in cost analysis and supplier performance reporting
• Delivered results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple priorities on the go
• Shown flexibility, resilience and commercial sharpness in balancing cost, quality, and speed
• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Career progression and leadership development
• Access to wellbeing and lifestyle benefits through our platform
• Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

At Popeyes everyone counts, it’s one of our values and something that sits at the core of who we are. We believe inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do and we strive to create a place where everyone can be their true self. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  General Business
• Industries:
  Restaurants

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

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