Job Introduction
Foodbuy Group is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1.5B of managed spend, we bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, who are our parent company and largest client, we purchase directly from manufacturers and growers and our suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to regional and local providers. With a team of 200 procurement professionals driving us forward, our combination of unrivalled scale and outstanding data analysis sets us apart in our markets.
We are looking to hire a Category Lead to work collaboratively with the Head of category to define, lead & deliver the overarching strategy and KPI’s for the Fresh Food categories. ( Fruit & Veg, Protein, Dairy)
The Category Lead will be solely responsible for a cluster of Categories within Food while helping to lead the development & execution of the Food category plans to deliver category growth through working collaboratively with suppliers & key stakeholders to meet & exceed our client needs.
More about the role:
· Support the Head of Food to create long-term strategies & solutions to enable Foodbuy programs to external clients
· Deliver best in class supplier management strategies to maximise the value of Foodbuy to Compass Group clients and external clients.
· Engage regularly with sourcing to ensure governance against the Foodbuy Procurement Framework and maximise resources of both teams to successfully execute planned sourcing projects.
· Will support the Head of Food for the successful execution of finance activities across the category and supplier portfolios. This includes PI budget creation, forecasting, pipeline management, balance sheet and collections. This also includes continuous planning and execution of working capital improvements for Compass Group.
· Energise, inspire and develop a large and diverse team to operate with pace, passion and resilience.
· Build a high performing team culture and position Foodbuy as a destination for talent both internally and externally. Represent Foodbuy at influential market events to develop the Foodbuy brand proposition and awareness.
· Help Coach, develop & lead a high performing team of Category Managers and Buyers
· Participate in raising the profile of the Retail Category through expertise and creative knowledge sharing activities.
Who you are:
· Strategic thinker who can demonstrate impact and influence across an organisation.
· An infectious “Can Do” attitude and strong interpersonal skills is a must.
· Experience of coaching, developing and leading procurement professionals.
· Knowledge in running Key Categories within Foodbuy.
· High expertise in Food Purchasing outside incumbent Category.
· Proven track record of high value projects on the Foodbuy Pipeline.
· Existing involvement outside the running of Category would be preferential.
· Strong decision maker, with good commercial acumen who is comfortable working under
pressure
What we'll give:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families