Job Introduction
Category Development Manager – Drive Your Career Forward with Foodbuy Group!
Looking for a role that aligns with your lifestyle, supports your growth, and accelerates your career? At Foodbuy Group, people come first. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a flexible, dynamic environment where you can thrive. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact in procurement.
Who We Are
Foodbuy is the UK’s leading food procurement organisation, managing over £2bn in spend. We connect a vast network of foodservice and hospitality clients, helping them efficiently source food, non-food products, and essential services. Our expert procurement services save clients time and money, allowing them to focus on what matters most to their businesses.
The Role
As a Category Development Manager, you will play a key role in managing the Cold Beverage category (£30m spend) and supporting the Category Lead for Beverages within a total retail spend of £270m. Your mission? Drive strategic procurement initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and deliver commercial success.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Define and implement category strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders.
✅ Manage and develop a strong category pipeline, identifying growth opportunities.
✅ Own commercial and financial KPIs, providing regular performance updates.
✅ Lead contract negotiations, maximising commercial terms while fostering strong supplier relationships.
✅ Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation and long-term value.
✅ Stay ahead of market trends, identifying opportunities to enhance offerings and excite customers.
✅ Ensure category alignment with Compass sectors and external client needs.
✅ Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive engagement and understanding.
✅ Own key steps in the Foodbuy Procurement Framework,ensuring effective implementation and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Proven procurement experience, preferably within the food or drinks sector.
🔹 Exceptional negotiation skills with strong commercial acumen.
🔹 A strategic thinker, able to identify opportunities and optimise supplier relationships.
🔹 Project management expertise, capable of handling multiple priorities.
🔹 Strong analytical abilities, translating data into actionable insights.
Why Join Us?
✨ Competitive salary & benefits package
✨ Flexible working environment
✨ Exciting career progression & development opportunities
✨ Be part of a market-leading procurement organisation
If you’re a procurement professional with a passion for food and strategic sourcing, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and take your career to the next level with Foodbuy.