Procurement Manager

**What is Taster?**

Our vision is to revolutionise quick-service restaurants worldwide by crafting mouthwatering, iconic brands with top creators and then distributing them through next-generation franchise networks supercharged by Technology and innovation.

Taster is at the forefront of the food delivery revolution in Europe, bringing the franchise model to the digital age with leading delivery-first brands, best-in-class technology, and an asset-light business model leveraging established delivery platforms and supply partners.

This approach has successfully ensured that Taster can offer its customers quality food designed for delivery without compromise.

The business has grown over 100% YoY on average over the last three years. With a unique, highly scalable business model and enviable unit economics (well above industry standards), Taster has reached over €100m in yearly GMV in January 2024 and is profitable. Operating within the global online food delivery market, which is expected to be worth $365 billion by 2030, and backed by Tier-1 investors, including Octopus Ventures, Local Globe, Heartcore Capital, Rakuten, and Battery Ventures.

**Why are we hiring?**

To achieve our ambitious vision, Taster operates on three foundational pillars:

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Ops & Network**: Overseeing supply chain management and our franchise network across various countries.
- ** Revenue**: Managing delivery platforms, click & collect, and local marketing initiatives.
- ** Power to Creators**: Collaborating with key creators to bring our brands to life.

We’re seeking a **Procurement Manager **to support our Ops & Network pillar, focused on cost optimisation, supplier management, and product quality across our European operations.

**Your responsibilities**

**Supplier Relationship Management**:

- Build and optimise relationships with Taster’s key suppliers to drive cost reductions, improve quality, and secure volume commitments.
- Participate in contract negotiations, achieving competitive terms and volume-based pricing benefits.
- Conduct quarterly and annual supplier performance evaluations to ensure compliance with Taster’s quality and operational standards.

**Cost and Quality Optimization**:

- Drive initiatives to reduce overall COGS by 200-500 basis points, focusing on essential product categories across our European supply chain.
- Collaborate with the innovation team on new product introductions, ensuring the availability of all core products for menu expansion.
- Guarantee the alignment between productions and product specifications. Implement corrective actions when necessary.

**Data & Analytics**:

- Track and report on critical KPIs, including rebates, cost savings for operators, and quality improvement metrics.
- Collaborate with demand planning analysts to maintain accurate procurement data and forecast requirements.

**Compliance and Standards**:

- Ensure all sourced products comply with EU food safety standards, prioritising halal-compliant protein products.
- Register new products with Taster’s 3PL and 4PL providers in local markets to maintain seamless supply.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**:
Work closely with operations and innovation teams to synchronize demand forecasts with supply, enhancing communication across functions.

**Is it really for you?**
- ** 4-7 years** of experience in procurement, with at least one experience in QSR or FMCG.
- Proven skills in **negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier relationship management**.
- Detail-oriented with a collaborative, adaptable approach and a growth mindset.
- Proficiency in **Google Suite**; knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.
- Fluent in **English and French**.

**Why us?**

We could tell you that you'll be able to join a hyper-growth food-tech startup backed by the best venture capital firms. ‍

We could also tell you that if the food sector interests you, this is just the opportunity of the moment to grow your potential surrounded by an international team of food-tech experts.

In short, we could argue that we're the best in our market, that our premises are nifty, and that our hybrid work policy makes your private life easier, but...

...Mostly, we just want to tell you that this is your chance to sit almost every morning alongside a humble team who'll bend over backwards to make you feel good

That the individuals who make up this team in London and Paris are all eager to grow from this experience together and to learn from each other.

That our way of working is driven by values that the employees have chosen themselves together: Quality, Innovation & Community.