About this role
Procurement Manager Location: Chertsey or London, hybrid working Office requirement: Minimum two days per week UK travel required
About Foodbuy
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation and part of Compass Group UK & Ireland.
We bring together procurement expertise, commercial insight, supplier relationships and data-led decision-making to deliver measurable value for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working across Food, Retail and Services categories, our teams develop innovative commercial solutions that improve client outcomes, strengthen supplier partnerships and support sustainable business growth.
With more than £1 billion of managed spend across Foodbuy UK & Ireland and ambitious plans for the future, this is an exciting opportunity to influence commercial strategy and deliver meaningful results at scale.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Procurement Manager to join our Commercial Sales Team.
Operating at the intersection of procurement, sales and client strategy, you will lead high-value sourcing initiatives, manage complex supplier negotiations and develop client-specific procurement strategies.
You will be responsible for delivering measurable commercial value across our client portfolio. This will include identifying new opportunities, strengthening supplier partnerships, optimising commercial frameworks and translating procurement activity into clear client benefits and growth opportunities.
This is an influential role for someone who combines strong procurement expertise with a client-focused and commercially driven approach.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy and Delivery Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and tendering activityDevelop category and sourcing strategies using market intelligence, client requirements and commercial insightManage supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and implementationDeliver procurement and commercial targets across the client portfolioDevelop innovative approaches that maximise value for both clients and FoodbuyIdentify opportunities to optimise and evolve the supplier base Client Value and Engagement Design and deliver client-specific procurement strategies aligned with wider business objectivesLead structured, insight-led client reviews that demonstrate measurable commercial valueIdentify opportunities for client growth, retention and additional value creationAct as a trusted commercial partner, influencing client decision-makingBuild strong, credible and long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders Supplier Management Develop and deliver joint business plans with suppliers and manufacturersBuild effective relationships across a broad and complex supplier baseMaximise value through commercial frameworks, promotions and product-switching initiativesLead complex supplier negotiations and tender activityIdentify opportunities to improve supplier performance, commercial terms and service delivery Commercial Growth Work closely with Sales and Retention teams to support growth within existing client accountsContribute to new business opportunities and client proposalsTranslate procurement activity into compelling commercial benefitsIdentify revenue-generating opportunities across Food, Retail and Services categoriesSupport the wider commercial agenda through insight, innovation and effective execution Collaboration and Insight Work collaboratively with Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Culinary and Operations teamsSupport the development of effective client-facing materials, campaigns and communicationsUse data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunitiesTranslate complex information into clear recommendations and commercially compelling narrativesTrack, manage and report on performance against agreed targets What We’re Looking For
Strong procurement or strategic sourcing experience within a commercially focused environmentA proven record of delivering financial value, profitability or growth targetsExtensive experience of managing sourcing projects and competitive tendersExcellent supplier negotiation and relationship-management skillsStrong commercial acumen and a clear understanding of how procurement supports sales growth and client valueAdvanced analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into practical commercial insightExperience across Food, Retail and/or Services categoriesExperience working with wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and a varied supplier baseConfidence engaging with clients and influencing senior stakeholdersThe ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced and evolving environmentA collaborative, resilient and solutions-focused approach Why Join Foodbuy?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing procurement organisation where you can influence strategy, shape supplier relationships and deliver tangible commercial outcomes.
You will work across a varied client portfolio, lead significant procurement initiatives and collaborate with experienced teams across Foodbuy and Compass Group UK & Ireland.
If you are a strategic procurement professional who combines commercial drive with strong client and supplier engagement skills, we would love to hear from you.