Fast Food Industry Purchase Process : A Study on Sustainability and Healthy Food 

Abstract: During the past years, purchasing decisions have changed considerably in many companies. This is reflected in the increased attention on sustainability and health aspects in many companies, in particular fast food industries. An efficiently well managed purchasing can make a significant contribution to the company results and business goals. Traditionally, the purchasing department works on negotiating agreements and contracts with suppliers. However, this role is rapidly changing in all industries, specif-ically in fast food industries. Changing the traditional role, purchasing managers are taking in to ac-count sustainability and health more, aiming to get better performance. These are few important rea-sons why management is becoming critical in purchasing decisions of fast food industries. To investigate the purpose of the study a case study of Max purchasing decisions regarding sustainabil-ity and health aspects was made and interviews were conducted within Managers that are experts with-in the required fields. The study is based on theoretical framework including different relative theories. The empirical findings represent the interview answers and information from Max cooperation. In the empirical chapter, information regarding sustainability and health, suppliers, international expansion, and product portfolio were gathered. This gave a clear image about the purchasing decisions taken by Max to maintain sustainability and health which provide Max with a competitive advantage in the mar-ket. However, there is still space for adjustment for better results.