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  • Senior Associate, Global Food & Beverage Strategy
    Senior Associate, Global Food & Beverage Strategy
    hace 3 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food & beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Start Something Extraordinary... As our Senior F&B Strategy Associate, you'll be a key member of the Global Food & Beverage team, helping shape the future of our menu in all geos. Your mission: elevate Blank Street's menu through standout seasonal launches, thoughtful menu design, unique merchandising, and uncompromising product quality, ensuring every item we serve is something our customers truly love. Equal parts strategic and operational, we're looking for someone who combines creative instinct and an exceptional palate with sharp strategic and analytical skills. This role will also serve as a key cross-functional collaborator for the product function in the UK office. The role will report into the Global Product Strategy Lead and also work closely with the other function heads (Beverage Innovation, Product Quality) and the Global Product Director. This role has a clear path to a leadership position within the UK market. What You'll Own • Own Product Performance Reporting & Insights: Analyze performance data, customer feedback, and operational input to generate meaningful insights that influence product strategy., • Drive Planning & Execution of Product Launches: Lead end-to-end planning and execution of seasonal and evergreen food and beverage launches, aligning cross-functional partners, and ensuring on-time, high-quality execution., • Organize the UK Product function: Lead project management for ongoing product pilots in the UK office by working closely with our UK Beverage Program Manager and UK Food Program Manager, • Support Global Product Strategy & Research: Support key product business decisions, such as pricing, product optimization, flavor innovation, LTO launches, and category expansion. Create concise, well-structured decks, memos and briefs to drive alignment and decision-making across teams. Who We're Looking For • 4+ years in management consulting or in-house strategy at a consumer goods, retail, or hospitality company where you've shaped strategic direction, • Bonus if you have direct experience bringing products from ideation to market, • Strong analytical thinker who is and skilled at turning incomplete data into actionable insights, • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing deadlines, • Wealth of knowledge or love for F&B, consumer retail brands, and extremely good taste, • True people person - collaborative, team-first mindset with the ability to build trust and influence across functions, • Clear and confident communicator who adapts messaging based on audience and context, • Bias for action, when something needs doing, you roll up your sleeves and figure it out, • Super comfortable with PPTX, Excel, G-sheets, • Must be based in London and available to work in-person at least 4 days per week Benefits & Perks • Equity package, • Private health and dental insurance, • 25 days of annual leave (on top of bank holidays), along with an additional paid day a year 'to start something extraordinary' ✨ and pursue a passion, • A salary sacrifice scheme to spend on Cycle to Work, bike subscriptions, pensions and medical, • Access to 1Rebel off-peak classes at the sites near our office, for free!, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️✨, • Great culture with regular team events

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  • Procurement Manager
    Procurement Manager
    hace 5 días
    Jornada completa
    London

    The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and capable Procurement Manager to become part of our Procurement team, supporting our properties. Reporting to the Procurement Director, being responsible for the purchase of goods and services to ensure that the Group's European lodging sites operational needs are met. As the Procurement Manager , you will be responsible for: Purchasing goods, materials, components and/or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, developing strategies, and negotiating contracts to secure the best possible prices and terms Creating long-term plans for specific categories of goods and services Preparing reports on procurement activities, analysing data to identify trend Collaborating with various departments within our properties to understand their procurement needs and ensure those needs are met Sourcing environmentally friendly products and services Ensuring contracts are properly managed and adhered to, including renewals and performance monitoring Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and minimize holding costs Staying informed about market trends, new products, and potential suppliers to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation Conducting cost analysis, setting benchmarks, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and resolving any issues that may arise Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers Prepare required documents in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements. To be successful in the role of Procurement Management , we require: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration and/or finance) Proven experience in Procurement and Strategic sourcing, preferably within the hospitality industry Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication (written/spoken) English & French at business level Ability to work independently and as part of a team Minimum 5 years of experience of relevant working experience in purchasing Background and or experience within technical services purchasing (vendor management, contractor’s, hard services) Certification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) a plus Experience in integration activities and change management. This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Procurement Manager . We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment Referral Incentive Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Required skills: Multilingual, Negotiating skills, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

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