Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Woking, Surrey
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Woking, Surrey
Overview Welcome to Taco Bell Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favourite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. That's right Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore. And we don't plan to stop there. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days - just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fuelled fun? Learn more about the career below. The Role: What You'll Own This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Taco Bell's food in Europe. As the Head of Innovation & Commercialisation, you will lead the regional food vision, maintain brand food standards and core menu integrity, set the multi-year innovation strategy, and bring breakthrough, craveable, brand-defining ideas to life. You'll oversee the full end-to-end innovation process-from insights and ideation through operational validation and launch-while building and developing a high-performing FIT team. In short you will be a Taco Bell Innovation Powerhouse. This role partners at the most senior levels across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, QA/FS, and Franchise Partners, and represents Europe into Global FIT. If you are passionate about disruptive innovation, bold flavours, and bringing culture to the menu, this role puts you at the centre of shaping the next chapter of Taco Bell in Europe. The Day-to-Day: Sitting on the regional leadership team and reporting directly to the General Manager you will lead the Europe food innovation strategy, setting a clear vision for how the brand shows up on the menu over the next 3-5 years. Coach and develop a world class food innovation and safety regional team. Build and manage a robust multi-year innovation pipeline including breakthrough innovation, sustaining platforms, value propositions, and market-specific solutions informed by insights, global consumer trends, culinary inspiration, and brand storytelling. Accountable for upholding Taco Bell's brand food standards, ensuring all core ingredients and menu builds consistently meet the highest quality, safety, and established brand expectations. Oversee the regional commercialisation process: supplier engagement, costing, operational validation, complexity evaluation, and launch readiness. Partner at a senior level with Marketing to bring innovation narratives to life and ensure brand-right menu strategy across markets. Engage and influence franchise partners, building capability and alignment around food strategy, operational execution, ensure consistent execution of brand food standards, and innovation adoption. Collaborate with Operations to ensure products meet global safety and quality standards and land consistently across restaurants. Represent Europe within Global FIT, providing regional perspectives and influencing global pipelines, frameworks, and capability initiatives. Is this you? 10+ years of experience in food innovation, product development, culinary strategy, menu innovation or similar roles within QSR, CPG, FMCG, or food-centric consumer brands. Proven track record in creating and scaling breakthrough innovation and delivering commercially successful launches across markets. Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect consumer insights, culinary trends, and operational realities into distinctive menu propositions. Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and franchise networks, with strong storytelling and communication skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams; able to inspire creativity, challenge norms, and cultivate an innovation culture. Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and competing demands. Preferred: Some understanding of restaurant food safety and supplier QA systems and processes. Culinary innovation background, global brand exposure, or experience in multi-country QSR and/or franchised environments. Work-Hard, Play-Hard: Hybrid working - 2 days required in our office at Woking Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years' service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options Wellbeing Reimbursement - A fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well-being such as vitamins subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts We're looking for someone who doesn't just like tacos They live for culture, crave growth, and want to build a brand that refuses to blend in. Sound like you - then go on ? Apply now. Bring your boldest ideas. Leave the beige at the door. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Overview Welcome to Taco Bell Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favourite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. That's right Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore. And we don't plan to stop there. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries. We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más. And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days - just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans. At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fuelled fun? Learn more about the career below. The Role: What You'll Own This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Taco Bell's food in Europe. As the Head of Innovation & Commercialisation, you will lead the regional food vision, maintain brand food standards and core menu integrity, set the multi-year innovation strategy, and bring breakthrough, craveable, brand-defining ideas to life. You'll oversee the full end-to-end innovation process-from insights and ideation through operational validation and launch-while building and developing a high-performing FIT team. In short you will be a Taco Bell Innovation Powerhouse. This role partners at the most senior levels across Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, QA/FS, and Franchise Partners, and represents Europe into Global FIT. If you are passionate about disruptive innovation, bold flavours, and bringing culture to the menu, this role puts you at the centre of shaping the next chapter of Taco Bell in Europe. The Day-to-Day: Sitting on the regional leadership team and reporting directly to the General Manager you will lead the Europe food innovation strategy, setting a clear vision for how the brand shows up on the menu over the next 3-5 years. Coach and develop a world class food innovation and safety regional team. Build and manage a robust multi-year innovation pipeline including breakthrough innovation, sustaining platforms, value propositions, and market-specific solutions informed by insights, global consumer trends, culinary inspiration, and brand storytelling. Accountable for upholding Taco Bell's brand food standards, ensuring all core ingredients and menu builds consistently meet the highest quality, safety, and established brand expectations. Oversee the regional commercialisation process: supplier engagement, costing, operational validation, complexity evaluation, and launch readiness. Partner at a senior level with Marketing to bring innovation narratives to life and ensure brand-right menu strategy across markets. Engage and influence franchise partners, building capability and alignment around food strategy, operational execution, ensure consistent execution of brand food standards, and innovation adoption. Collaborate with Operations to ensure products meet global safety and quality standards and land consistently across restaurants. Represent Europe within Global FIT, providing regional perspectives and influencing global pipelines, frameworks, and capability initiatives. Is this you? 10+ years of experience in food innovation, product development, culinary strategy, menu innovation or similar roles within QSR, CPG, FMCG, or food-centric consumer brands. Proven track record in creating and scaling breakthrough innovation and delivering commercially successful launches across markets. Strong strategic thinking with the ability to connect consumer insights, culinary trends, and operational realities into distinctive menu propositions. Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and franchise networks, with strong storytelling and communication skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams; able to inspire creativity, challenge norms, and cultivate an innovation culture. Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and competing demands. Preferred: Some understanding of restaurant food safety and supplier QA systems and processes. Culinary innovation background, global brand exposure, or experience in multi-country QSR and/or franchised environments. Work-Hard, Play-Hard: Hybrid working - 2 days required in our office at Woking Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years' service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options Wellbeing Reimbursement - A fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well-being such as vitamins subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts We're looking for someone who doesn't just like tacos They live for culture, crave growth, and want to build a brand that refuses to blend in. Sound like you - then go on ? Apply now. Bring your boldest ideas. Leave the beige at the door. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.