The Role: Purchasing Manager (Non Food)

The Location: Support Office, 16 Kirby Street, Farringdon, London

The Salary: Competitive

Why Work for Us:

Our industry leading benefits have you covered!

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Telus app.
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
• Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, Evolv Edge which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
• Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
• Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

Who we are:

The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes the most iconic restaurants in modern history, homed in London, Birmingham, Manchester and New York.

Every brand in the collection has its own heritage, distinctive character, offering and ambience. By striving for excellence through investing in our people, we drive a passion to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

A bit about what you will be doing:

The Evolv Purchasing Manager Non-Food plays a strategic role in managing the groups diverse range of non-food products and services. Working collaboratively with senior business stakeholders, the role is instrumental in the effective negotiation of agreements delivering the lowest net cost for all OPEX & Capex categories across both range and services.

The Purchasing Manager also supports in the delivery of new development projects, refurbishments, and all Evolv concept non-food requirements, ensuring diligence within the Procurement process, managing the non-food contract schedule and reviewing spend analytics for commercial opportunities.

The role is also accountable for ensuring supplier and product master data integrity and across the P2P system and facilitates group compliance with statutory schemes while supporting group net zero and sustainability strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, manage, and support the overall group purchasing strategy while maintaining a commitment to quality and individuality.
• Optimise total business costs through strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Support the operations team and deliver leading product and service agreements.
• Manage category performance to ensure the right product mix and supplier partnerships across the group.
• Consolidate supplier and product ranges in line with strategic purchasing objectives.
• Identify and implement business efficiencies within the group’s inbound and internal supply chain.
• Work collaboratively across departments, engaging key stakeholders to support delivery of defined business objectives.
• Oversee the integrity and optimisation of group purchasing system.
• Ensure supplier compliance with H&S regulations through due diligence, and the group procurement policies.
• Manage delivery of the groups CSR, sustainability and net zero objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Passionate about Food, Beverage and the restaurant industry.
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Creative and solutions-driven with a strong commercial mindset.
• Possess excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Robust financial acumen and strategic business planning capabilities.
• Effective time management and project delivery skills.
• An initiative-taking analytical person with solid decision-making skills.
• Proficient in the use of industry P2P and analytic systems, e.g. Adaco & Fourth Analytics
• Support Office based role with 4 days office/restaurant working and 1 day work from home)

At The Evolv Collection, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We embrace and support individuals from every background, culture, and identity. Join our team where everyone is welcomed, valued, and empowered to thrive.