Why Deliveroo
Our mission is to be the definitive food company. We are transforming the way the world eats by making food more convenient and accessible. We give people the opportunity to eat what they want, as they want it.
We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.
The Role
This is a brand new role reporting to the Director of Procurement working within the new and developing Procurement organisation of Deliveroo that also offers a rare opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing tech startups at a very exciting stage. The procurement team operates on a hybrid model, which means that employees are required to come into the office twice a week. Our office is located in London, specifically on Cannon Street.
You will build Operational Goods and Services Procurement (which includes all property & property services, supply chain, rider kit spend) with a responsibility for working with a broad range of colleagues to manage a high profile external spend of circa £300m per annum that is important to our growth plans. We will look for you to bring expertise in this broad category area regards supply base, shaping the category, creating appropriate relationships with important suppliers and being an important 'Business Partner' within Deliveroo.
What you'll do
This is a Global role, operating from HQ, which would involve leading Operational Goods and Service Procurement in driving cost, quality, supply and sustainability improvements through strategic category management and sourcing activities, including supplier relationship management, vendor consolidation and purchase compliance across the group.
- Be part of developing and then advocating the procurement strategy for the Group
- Improve, best value partnerships with suppliers, contributing to spend targets and Indicators.
- Manage a small team of Procurement professionals.
- Work with the Finance and Legal teams to ensure compliance within the Operational Goods and Services areas.
- Oversee the development of important, strategic relationships and our most valuable negotiations with Operational Goods and Services suppliers
- Influence and build relationships across the category and through this becoming a trusted advisor and 'important friend' to the COO exec and senior management.
What do you need to bring to the table?
- 10 years of procurement experience, which includes at least three years of managing teams
- Can demonstrate successful results in managing operational goods and services procurement activity including sourcing, supplier management and building value-driving category plans.
- Experienced at working in (or with)
- startups, with some global procurement exposure
- Negotiation ability and be able to lean on this both externally and internally to find creative solutions to driving value with also building quality partnerships
- Both with important suppliers and partners
- Be able to manage risk and prioritise
- Degree or equivalent qualified.
- MCIPS Qualification is desirable, but not essential
Workplace & Diversity
At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer multiple great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth and relocation.
We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is experience with (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in an exciting space.
