Senior Category Business Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)📍 Location: Chertsey or London | 🕒 Contract: 12-Month Maternity CoverLooking for a role that fits your life, supports your growth, and accelerates your career? At Foodbuy Group, we put people first. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a flexible, dynamic environment where you can thrive. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to make an impact and advance your career in procurement.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Category Business Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to drive commercial value for our Foodbuy Member & GPO businesses within the Foodbuy UK&I division.In this role, you will lead client reviews, strategic tenders, and activation programs across Food, Retail, and SES categories. You will also collaborate with our Sales & Retention teams to ensure a clear operating model that meets our clients\' commercial and non-commercial needs through procurement and supplier choices.With £2bn+ in managed spend and ambitious growth plans, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive value in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities✅ Commercial Value Delivery – Drive commercial targets through client sourcing, strategic procurement, and supplier negotiations.✅ Team Leadership & Strategy – Define and implement team strategy, procurement priorities, and reporting processes, working closely with the Head of CBM.✅ Client-Led Procurement – Lead client sourcing projects from business needs assessment and data analysis to sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and client presentations.✅ Supplier & Manufacturer Partnerships – Activate and grow supplier and manufacturer commercial terms through procurement initiatives, switch programs, and sales activation.✅ Marketing & Client Engagement – Work with the Marketing team to develop client-facing materials, supplier initiatives, and newsletters.✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Category Development, Finance, Sales, and Culinary teams to drive profit and growth.What We’re Looking For🔹 Category Expertise – Experience across Food, Retail, and SES categories, as well as working with wholesalers and distributors.🔹 Commercial Acumen – Proven track record in driving commercial success, delivering results, and maximising procurement value.🔹 Strategic Sourcing & Tendering – Expertise in leading complex sourcing projects, negotiating supplier agreements, and presenting to senior stakeholders.🔹 Analytical Mindset – Strong data analysis skills to interpret complex information and make informed, strategic decisions.🔹 Leadership & Team Management – Experience managing and developing teams, providing strategic leadership and guidance.🔹 Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Ability to prioritise multiple demands, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to change.🔹 Client-Centric Approach – Ability to balance client needs with business goals, influencing stakeholders and driving client satisfaction.Why Join Foodbuy?✨ Competitive salary & benefits package✨ Flexible working environment✨ Career growth opportunities in a market-leading procurement organisation✨ Collaborative & innovative workplaceIf you’re a proactive procurement professional with expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, we’d love to hear from you!📩 Apply now and take the next step in your career with Foodbuy!
