Projects & Value Lead (Supply Chain)

About The Role

Location: Woking

Department: Restaurant Support Centre

Hours: full time

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

Welcome to KFC.

Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000\+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.

Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.

All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.

THE TEAM

We’re the engine behind the bucket \- making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain \& Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll be at the heart of shaping and improving our supply chain, leading projects that make a real impact on quality, reliability and cost. From bringing exciting new and promotional products to life, to driving our sustainability ambitions and building a more inclusive supplier network, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver better results across the entire value chain.

In this role, you'll

Lead and coordinate supply chain projects from idea through to delivery, ensuring they create meaningful impact and are delivered on time.

Balance quality, supply continuity and cost to achieve the best outcomes for both the business and our customers.

Drive continuous improvement across our end\-to\-end supply chain, identifying smarter and more efficient ways of working.

Support the commercialisation of new and promotional products, helping to bring innovation to market successfully.

Champion our sustainability journey and work closely with suppliers to create a more resilient and inclusive supply base.

Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication, collaboration and stakeholder buy\-in at every stage.

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING

Effective program management for agile prioritization of high impact business initiatives

Efficient resource management to maximize commercial value and benefit

Risk management across the food, pack and equipment supply base

Provide input into overall SCM strategies and plans, including logistics, planning, projects, asset procurement/supply

Integrate projects and initiatives to overall delivery of supply chain goals

Cascade category\-specific inflation outlooks to key stakeholders across markets ensuring clear understanding of underlying data, drivers, and business implications

Develop and maintain a KPI scorecard system to track the performance for projects

Project life\-cycle management

Drive can\-do \& breakthrough mindset within Project teams, to ensure teamwork across the entire stakeholder group

Support the supply chain digitization strategy in alignment with Yum! Global

Support and enable the integration of various Yum! brands in Europe to deliver a commercial competitive advantage

Ensure projects are completed on time with effective hand\-over

Lead and coordinate improvement initiatives for supply chain processes

Maintain good project stakeholder engagement

Adhoc requirements

WHAT WE LOVE FROM YOU

EXPERIENCE

Min 8 \- 10 Years’ Supply Chain related experience with a minimum of 3 years at a management levelDemonstrated understanding of the key drivers that enable responsiveness \& agility in the supply chainStrong project management with a track record of delivering high impact projectsSound commercial and financial acumenIdeally possess experience in formal project management

SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to various audiences.

Ability to think strategically and develop long\-term plans and initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with the ability to make sound and data\-driven decisions.

Ability to effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

Ability to coach and mentor franchisees and other stakeholders.

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and functions.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment.

A proactive and results\-oriented approach with a strong drive to achieve goals.

ABOUT YOU

A genuine team player

A self\-starter with curiosity, energy and adaptability

Hungry to learn and thrive in a small, mighty team

A practical problem\-solver with strong commercial instincts

Obsessed with high standards, momentum and getting things done

And of course… a true KFC believer

Ready?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t \- we’d still love to hear from you.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos \- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger \& Grill \- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

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Welcome to KFC.

Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000\+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Job Location Details

Guildford Road, Woking, United Kingdom, GU22 7NJ

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Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique \- there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

Find out more

Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

Find out more

Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique \- there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

Find out more

Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

Find out more

Championing Potential at KFC.

At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique \- there's a place for you at the Colonel's table.

Find out more

Buckets of opportunity.

Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

Find out more

Perks, rewards and benefits.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

Discover our full range of benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

We’ll contribute up to 11%, which could mean we pay more into your pension than you do.

Fri\-Yay finishes

Clock off at 1pm on a Friday all year round \- and make your workdays zing with virtual commutes and hybrid/flexible working.

5 wellbeing days each year

Get 5 extra days to look after you and your wellbeing \- on top of your usual holiday allowance.

Generous bonus scheme

We reward strong performance and our bonuses could mean you earn well above industry norms.

Enhanced Holidays

You’ll start off with 25 days’ holiday, which rises to 30 days after 5 years. Plus you have the option to buy and sell additional days.

Professional 1\-2\-1 coaching

Personal development, growth and fulfilment come with the territory at KFC.

Healthcare and life protection

From private medical insurance to critical illnes

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