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Sessions

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in buying or supply chain, ideally in food, strong negotiation skills, analytical ability with data, and a passion for food. Expert English and UK work rights are essential.
  • You will source products, manage supply chain operations, build supplier relationships, ensure compliance, optimize stock, and maintain commercial data to support profitability and growth.

Requirements

  • Experience with buying, procurement or supply chain management
  • Experience in a foodservice, restaurant, food wholesale or grocery setting
  • Commercially minded with experience in building and managing external supplier relationships
  • Highly analytical, with experience of working with ambiguous data sets
  • Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
  • Charismatic and energetic with a passion for food
  • Expert level of English language
  • Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

  • Source, develop and maintain the best possible products at the best price, working closely with our brands, technical, and operations teams.
  • Responsible across a range of channels including food, packaging, logistics and equipment.
  • Manage supply chain function including product life cycles and day to day operations.
  • Build relationships with internal teams and our supply base to manage availability, stockholding and forecasting.
  • Responsible for partner kitchen ingredients compliance Manage key supplier relationships to ensure risks are mitigated and any issues are resolved promptly
  • Drive strong commercial agreements to support profitability and growth.
  • Responsible for keeping commercial data and administrative systems up to date

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Buying & Supply Chain Manager.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary is £50k, plus a bonus and share options.

Where is the position based?

The position is based in London (Victoria Station), with remote working available two days per week.

What is the primary responsibility of the Buying & Supply Chain Manager?

The primary responsibility is to manage day-to-day operations of buying and supply chain while implementing process improvements to support the company's growth.

Is this a permanent role?

Initially, this role is a maternity cover, but it will become a permanent position with slightly adjusted duties when the Head of Buying & Supply Chain returns at the end of 2025.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Experience in buying, procurement, or supply chain management, particularly in a food service, restaurant, food wholesale, or grocery setting, is required.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for someone who is excellent at problem-solving, highly analytical, charismatic, energetic, and has a passion for food.

What benefits does Sessions offer?

Benefits include a bonus scheme, share options, hybrid working, holidays, healthcare, volunteering days, employee assistance programs, and social activities.

What kind of culture does Sessions promote?

Sessions promotes a fun, agile, and ambitious culture that values playfulness, collaboration, and resilience.

Is there any financial wellbeing support available?

Yes, Sessions offers various financial wellbeing benefits, including a bonus scheme, share options, payday on demand, and access to a financial wellbeing platform.

Are there opportunities for career progression?

Yes, Sessions is a high-growth startup that offers plenty of progression opportunities, including a management and leadership program.

What technology perks are provided for this role?

Employees can choose between an Apple Mac or Windows laptop, and there are provisions for additional equipment such as screens or ergonomic assessments.

Is the office dog-friendly?

Yes, Sessions welcomes dogs in the office!

How does Sessions ensure equal opportunity in hiring?

Sessions practices anonymous reviews of applicants to ensure all candidates are considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or other personal status.

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Sessions

Bringing Music to Life.

11-50
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Sessions is a music start-up co-founded by Tim Westergren, co-founder of Pandora. Sessions Live, part of the NEXT Music portfolio, is a live video streaming service that connects musicians to a global audience. With Sessions, musicians at any stage can now reach a live global audience that is no longer limited by physical location. Sessions is live in 177 countries and launching careers for talented local musicians everywhere. Using a massively powerful customer acquisition engine along with sophisticated virtual monetization capability and game mechanics, the platform allows a musician to perform and interact live with an infinitely scalable, virtual audience. Our vision is to create a meaningful income for artists by empowering them to create fandom and drive patronage from people who love their music. Sessions is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating the next generation of music content and interactive artistry for and with everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, Veteran status, or any other differences.