QSR Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional office attendance for key meetingsSalary: Competitive Salary (DOE)Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QSR Procurement Specialist to join our Commercial team and take ownership of sourcing and managing suppliers for our Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) packaging programmes! 

This role plays a key part in ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply of packaging products across both international and domestic supplier networks. Working closely with commercial, planning and logistics teams, you will support the growth of our foodservice and QSR packaging offering while protecting margin and maintaining strong supply continuity.

You will manage relationships with global manufacturers and local suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements and oversee inventory planning to ensure product availability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Sourcing & Development

•  Identify, onboard and develop suppliers for QSR packaging products across the UK, Europe and Asia•  Build and maintain a reliable supplier network to support growth across foodservice and QSR channels•  Conduct supplier evaluations covering cost, quality, compliance, capacity and lead times•  Ensure suppliers meet quality standards, food-contact regulations and industry compliance requirements•  Develop alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk and strengthen commercial leverage

Procurement & Cost Management

•  Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and supply agreements with global suppliers•  Monitor commodity and packaging material costs to support margin protection•  Deliver continuous cost improvements through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation•  Work closely with finance and commercial teams to ensure procurement aligns with group margin targets

Inventory & Supply Planning

•  Manage inventory levels across QSR packaging product ranges•  Monitor stock levels, reorder points and supplier lead times•  Work with planning and sales teams to align inventory with demand forecasts and customer programmes•  Support the reduction of aged and slow-moving stock

Supply Chain Coordination

•  Coordinate with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient inbound supply•  Manage overseas supplier shipments and delivery schedules•  Ensure all products meet quality, regulatory and food contact compliance standards

Supplier Performance Management

•  Monitor supplier performance across quality, service levels and delivery reliability•  Manage supplier corrective actions when performance falls below expectations•  Maintain structured supplier review processes and performance reporting

Market Insight

•  Monitor developments within the foodservice packaging and supply markets•  Identify new sourcing opportunities and product innovations•  Provide procurement insight to support commercial and product development initiatives

About You

We are looking for a commercially focused procurement professional with experience sourcing commodity-based products from international suppliers, particularly within packaging or manufacturing supply chains.

Essential Experience

•  Proven experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain roles•  Experience sourcing from overseas suppliers, particularly across Asia•  Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing price volatility linked to commodity markets•  Experience managing international supply chains, including lead times, freight and import logistics•  Ability to manage inventory levels and stock risk across imported product ranges•  Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills

Desirable

•  Experience within foodservice packaging or FMCG supply chains•  Existing supplier network within international manufacturing markets•  Experience working with ERP or procurement systems

Personal Attributes

•  Commercially minded with a strong focus on cost control and margin protection•  Highly organised with excellent attention to detail•  Proactive problem solver with strong communication skills•  Able to work with pace in a fast-moving commercial environment•  Confident managing multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business operating in the fast-growing foodservice and QSR packaging sector, where procurement plays a critical role in driving commercial success and supply chain resilience.

You will have the opportunity to work with global suppliers, influence sourcing strategy, and contribute directly to the growth of our packaging programmes.

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