Category Manager
Foodbuy Group
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Chertsey
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Category Manager – Impulse
Hybrid (Chertsey or London -based) | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Private Medical | Free Meals | Career Development
Join one of the UK’s leading food procurement organisations and help shape the future of the Impulse category.
At Foodbuy, we manage over £2bn in spend annually, working with the biggest names in foodservice and hospitality to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions. As part of Compass Group UK&I, our impact spans the public and private sectors—and we’re growing.
We’re now hiring a Category Manager – Impulse to lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of a £20m category within our £270m Retail portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile category and influence procurement strategy across a range of well-known clients.
What You'll Be Doing
Apply today and make your mark at the UK’s leading group purchasing organisation.
Category Manager – Impulse
Hybrid (Chertsey or London -based) | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Private Medical | Free Meals | Career Development
Join one of the UK’s leading food procurement organisations and help shape the future of the Impulse category.
At Foodbuy, we manage over £2bn in spend annually, working with the biggest names in foodservice and hospitality to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions. As part of Compass Group UK&I, our impact spans the public and private sectors—and we’re growing.
We’re now hiring a Category Manager – Impulse to lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of a £20m category within our £270m Retail portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile category and influence procurement strategy across a range of well-known clients.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own and evolve the Impulse category strategy, delivering a 3-year growth plan aligned with wider business goals.
- Lead supplier relationships, from contract management to performance reviews, using data to drive improvement.
- Manage category range implementation across the UK & Ireland—ensuring excellence in supply chain compliance and commercial value.
- Drive volume growth and rebate delivery through collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and internal stakeholders.
- Lead and support a Category Buyer, fostering development and performance.
- Monitor and manage supplier service levels into distributors, ensuring high standards and business continuity.
- Keep your finger on the pulse with competitor intelligence, market insight, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities.
- Proven experience in category management or procurement, ideally within FMCG, retail, or foodservice.
- World-class negotiation skills and a strong commercial mindset.
- Excellent leadership and project management capabilities.
- Strong analytical ability and confidence in drawing insights from complex data sets.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Competitive salary + bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Free meals on site
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career pathways and personalised development
- Digital GP & wellbeing support
- Discounts with major retailers, cinemas, travel brands & more
- Wellness sessions including mindfulness & exercise classes
- Perks you can share with friends and family
Apply today and make your mark at the UK’s leading group purchasing organisation.
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