Procurement & Business Support Officer


Company:	M1 Tops Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester , M1 4RJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

About M1 Tops Ltd.

M1 Tops Ltd. operates a buffet restaurant dedicated to delivering quality dining experiences and exceptional value to our customers. As we continue to scale our operations, we are seeking an experienced Procurement & Business Support Officer to oversee ingredient sourcing, stock management, food quality assurance, and UK supplier relations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Systems & Commercial Negotiation: Manage and optimize the procurement framework for food and beverage supplies, negotiating commercial terms, pricing structures, and vendor agreements with primary UK and overseas suppliers.

2. Contractual Administration & SLA Governance: Draft, review, and administer commercial supply contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), monitoring vendor performance against contractual metrics and delivery standards.

3. Operational Efficiency & Cost-Reduction Analysis: Analyze procurement data, supply chain workflows, and stock turnover metrics to evaluate operational methods and produce strategic reports detailing cost-reduction and margin-improvement recommendations.

4. Supply Chain Interrelationships & Stock Optimization: Assess the operational interrelationships between store inventory, storage capacity, and supplier lead times, establishing optimized replenishment systems to eliminate waste and prevent operational disruption during peak demand.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Quality System Audit: Oversee vendor compliance audits and quality assurance procedures for incoming goods, ensuring operational alignment with UK food safety standards (HACCP/FSA) and organizational risk-management policies.

6. Cross-Functional Process Alignment: Evaluate cross-departmental workflows between store operations and central procurement, aligning supply schedules with seasonal business planning, menu costings, and operational targets.

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