Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Azumi Group is currently looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to support and implement purchasing strategies across the UK. Reporting to the Group Head of Purchasing, the Purchasing Manager will work closely with our restaurants and suppliers from all over the world!

Azumi Group is an award-winning restaurant group bringing modern, vibrant dining experiences to iconic destinations worldwide. Founded in 2002 with the opening of Zuma London, followed by the creation of ROKA in 2004, Azumi has grown into an internationally celebrated collection. With over 20 Zuma locations & multiple ROKA venues globally, our portfolio continues to grow, each venue offering a distinctive, memorable experience. In addition to Zuma and ROKA, our collection proudly includes standout concepts – Oblix, ETARU, and INKO NITO.

Life at Azumi

Joining Azumi means becoming part of an inclusive global community that lives by three core values:

Honour the Mastery - we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection– putting pride into everything we do

Do Unto Others - we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness

Embrace the Energy - we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or service
• Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Forge close relationships with Head of Departments, Management and Directors across the restaurants and support office
• Liaise between suppliers and restaurants to ensure their needs are being met
• Conduct reviews and tenders and then make recommendations, based on commercial and operational requirements
• Forecast levels of demand for services and products
• Ensure the company's purchasing systems are up to date with products and pricing to facilitate its smooth operation at the restaurant level

What we look for

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:

• A genuine passion for culinary excellence and a deep appreciation for Japanese cuisine
• Good knowledge of procurement systems (Fourth, Mircos, Analytics, Oracle) - Essential
• Good understanding of UK & European logistics and supply chain
• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager in a luxury, high-volume restaurant environment
• A collaborative and inspiring leader who excels at developing and supporting team talent
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to ensuring seamless operations and high-quality sourcing
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a focus on maintaining long-term,

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition including long service awards
• Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!
• Cycle to work scheme, keep fit and save money on travel, what’s not to like?
• EAP, access to health-assured, employee assistance programme

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.