Category Manager Foodbuy Posted Functions

Category Development Manager

Location: Chertsey/London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Company: Foodbuy

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and a love for tea and coffee?
Foodbuy
, the UK’s leading food procurement organisation, is looking for a Category Development Manager to take ownership of our Hot Beverages category
, managing a spend of around £30 million and shaping the future of retail procurement.

With over £2bn of managed spend
, Foodbuy partners with some of the biggest names in food service and hospitality, delivering expert procurement solutions that save time, money, and help our clients focus on what matters most.

• Lead the Hot Beverages category
  :
  Develop and deliver a 3‑year category strategy and income growth plan.
• Own supplier relationships
  :
  Manage contracts, conduct quarterly reviews, and maximise commercial value.
• Drive innovation and growth
  :
  Identify opportunities to optimise quality, margins, and supply chain compliance.
• Lead and inspire
  :
  Provide guidance and development to a Category Buyer schoon.
• Deliver market leadership
  :
  Use data and insights to stay ahead of competitors and create value for clients.

• Proven experience in buying or procurement
  , ideally with tea or coffee expertise.
• A world‑class negotiator with strong commercial acumen.
• Skilled in project management
  , able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Analytical and data‑driven, with the ability to społins insights into action.
• A natural leader who holds people accountable and drives results.

• Be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team in a business that influences the entire food service industry.
• Work on high‑impact projects with some of the biggest names in hospitality.
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and growth
  .

Apply today and help us shape the future of Hot Beverages at Foodbuy