Job Description
Elior – A Workplace That Works for You
Are you commercially minded, analytically driven, and passionate about building strong relationships across a business?
We’re looking for a Purchasing Business Partner to join our team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in connecting Operations and Purchasing, helping drive commercial value, supply chain efficiencies, and business-wide improvement projects.
Working closely with operational, culinary, and sales teams, you’ll act as a trusted partner who can identify opportunities, influence stakeholders, and support strategic initiatives that make a real impact across the business.
What you’ll be doing...
• Acting as the key purchasing business partner for operational teams
• Identifying commercial opportunities across the supply chain and helping deliver measurable savings and efficiencies
• Supporting menu commerciality objectives alongside the Food Strategy Analyst
• Producing insights and recommendations using Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools
• Building strong relationships with Operations, Sales, Culinary, and Purchasing teams
• Attending operational and client meetings to present purchasing solutions and best practice
• Supporting product range management and ensuring business requirements are reflected in purchasing systems
• Delivering proactive management information and reporting to support business performance
• Supporting wider strategic and transformational business projects
Working pattern: Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Hybrid Working
Maternity contract: Until the end of March 2027
Job ID: 6676
What can you bring?
• Previous experience working within operations, purchasing, procurement, or a commercial business partnering role
• Strong analytical and financial awareness with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using reporting and data systems such as Power BI
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative mindset and flexible approach to working
• The ability to build trusted relationships and deliver practical solutions
• Energy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting the business
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment where you’ll have visibility across the business and the chance to contribute to meaningful commercial and operational improvements.
If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and driving commercial value, we’d love to hear from you!
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
We Celebrate You!
At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
