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Senior Category Business Manager - Chertsey, Chertsey
Client:
Foodbuy
Location:
Chertsey, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
Senior Category Business Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: Chertsey or London | Contract: 12-Month Maternity Cover
Looking 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 Role
We 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
1. Commercial Value Delivery: Drive commercial targets through client sourcing, strategic procurement, and supplier negotiations.
2. Team Leadership & Strategy: Define and implement team strategy, procurement priorities, and reporting processes, working closely with the Head of CBM.
3. Client-Led Procurement: Lead client sourcing projects from business needs assessment and data analysis to sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and client presentations.
4. Supplier & Manufacturer Partnerships: Activate and grow supplier and manufacturer commercial terms through procurement initiatives, switch programs, and sales activation.
5. Marketing & Client Engagement: Work with the Marketing team to develop client-facing materials, supplier initiatives, and newsletters.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Category Development, Finance, Sales, and Culinary teams to drive profit and growth.
What We're Looking For
1. Category Expertise: Experience across Food, Retail, and SES categories, as well as working with wholesalers and distributors.
2. Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in driving commercial success, delivering results, and maximising procurement value.
3. Strategic Sourcing & Tendering: Expertise in leading complex sourcing projects, negotiating supplier agreements, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
4. Analytical Mindset: Strong data analysis skills to interpret complex information and make informed, strategic decisions.
5. Leadership & Team Management: Experience managing and developing teams, providing strategic leadership and guidance.
6. Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Ability to prioritise multiple demands, work in a fast-paced environment, and adapt to change.
7. Client-Centric Approach: Ability to balance client needs with business goals, influencing stakeholders and driving client satisfaction.
Why Join Foodbuy?
1. Competitive salary & benefits package
2. Flexible working environment
3. Career growth opportunities in a market-leading procurement organisation
4. Collaborative & innovative workplace
If 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!
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