O’Learys Group

O’Learys Group is looking for a commercially sharp and strategically driven Chief Procurement Officer to lead and transform our procurement function. This is a key executive position with full ownership of procurement strategy, performance, and structure across markets. Your mandate is clear: strengthen profitability for both franchisees and the Group, while building a scalable, sustainable procurement platform that enables expansion into new markets.

About O’Learys Group

O’Learys is a Swedish-born franchise chain founded in 1988 and operated by O’Learys Group. Today, we have over 100 venues in 12 countries and are on an ambitious path toward global expansion. The O’Learys concept brings together Boston-inspired food and drink, sports, and social games into one unforgettable Eatertainment experience. We operate by the motto: “What can we do for our Franchisees today?”.

Our mission is clear: To become the leading eatertainment franchisor in the world. We are a destination where guests eat, play, socialize, and create lasting memories — and we’re building a brand strong enough to attract the very best partners to join us in that mission.

The Role

As CPO, you will define and execute an international procurement strategy that:

• Maximizes franchisee competitiveness and value creation, operationally as well as financially

• Strengthens Group margins and financial performance

• Ensures quality, compliance, and sustainability

• Enables scaleable and profitable international expansion

• Structure and automate procurement data to ensure actionable insights

You will own the full procurement lifecycle — from strategy, sourcing, and negotiations to implementation, performance management, and supplier development.

A critical part of your mission is to build a scalable procurement model that supports entry into new markets and ensures long-term, sustainable growth.

You report directly to the CEO and work closely with the CFO and executive leadership team. You will work from O'Learys Groups office in Stockholm.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Define and implement short- and long-term procurement strategy

• Identify and execute cost optimization and value creation initiatives

• Establish procurement structures and support for new markets

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management

• Build long-term, value-driven supplier partnerships

• Ensure traceability, sustainability, and ethical compliance

• Strengthen franchisee engagement through clear purchasing advantages

Franchisee and Venue Operations

• Ensure frictionless operations relating to supplier management at our Franchisees and Corporate units through close collaboration with our key suppliers

• Strong ownership of unit margin development in collaboration with Commercial and Finance team

• Deliver responsible and customer-centric support to our Franchisees and corporate units

Financial & Performance Management

• Own procurement budgets and category performance

• Structure procurement master data and increased automation of procurement data distribution and calculations

• Implement KPIs, benchmarking, and performance scorecards

• Contribute to financial planning and forecasting

Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing international procurement team

• Establish best practices, governance, and scalable processes

Your Profile

• Minimum 10 years of senior procurement / supply chain leadership experience

• Experience across multiple parts of the procurement value chain (e.g., sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, supplier development, operational purchasing), providing a holistic understanding of the procurement landscape

• Proven track record in strategic procurement, preferably within an international environment

• Experienced in working closely with executive leadership

• A confident and inspiring leader capable of building high-performing teams

• Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and strong ethical standards

• Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented

• Relationship-driven and collaborative

• Ambitious and passionate about building long-term brand value

What We Offer

• A key executive role in a growing international organization

• Direct impact on profitability and global expansion

• The opportunity to build and professionalize a lean, data-driven procurement function

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with strong growth ambitions