Commercial Manager – FoodbuyLocation: London | Hybrid workingContract type: Full-time | PermanentCompany: Foodbuy Group (part of Compass Group UK & Ireland)At Foodbuy, our role has never been more important. As the UK's leading food procurement organisation – and part of the Compass Group UK & Ireland family – we manage over £2bn in spend and support sectors across a wide range of challenges: inflation, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and growth.We're looking for a commercially minded, people-savvy Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Management team. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of procurement, operations, and client experience — focused on strengthening our connection with the Compass business, ensuring value delivery, and helping us and our clients succeed.What you'll be doingAs Commercial Manager, you'll work closely with the Commercial Director, supporting and executing the joint business plan (JBP) between Foodbuy and Compass sectors. You'll take ownership of key commercial activities, working across multiple stakeholder groups including Foodbuy teams, suppliers, and sector leaders to:Drive strategic alignmentSupport strategic and tactical commercial projects, ensuring delivery of JBP milestonesShape and deliver sector-specific supply chain solutions and innovationHelp sectors achieve their business priorities while driving Foodbuy's procurement goalsOptimise performance and complianceIdentify commercial improvement opportunities across food, retail, and non-foodAnalyse performance data, manage reporting and compliance KPIsSupport operational teams with efficient supply chain and preferred product useLead/support mobilisation of major clients, tenders, and crisis responsesDeliver commercial valueIdentify purchasing income opportunities and implement initiatives with category teamsPartner with stakeholders to support growth, contract renewals, and new supplier needsSupport cost control and inflation management across sectorsProvide accurate data and tools to support client pricing conversationsChampion sustainability and CSRHelp deliver sector sustainability KPIs and net zero targetsBuild tools to communicate supplier CSR stories and sustainability credentialsSupport education and awareness around Foodbuy and Compass ESG commitmentsYou'll also play a key role in cross-sector commercial initiatives such as reporting, onboarding, communication, and retail promotions.What we're looking forA commercially minded operator with experience managing complex stakeholder groupsStrong analytical skills, able to interpret data and drive changeExperience in procurement, operations, or supply chain within a large matrix businessProven project management and process improvement deliveryResilient, calm under pressure, and confident in challenging or ambiguous situationsNatural relationship builder with strong influencing and communication skillsPassion for sustainability, continuous improvement, and client successA positive, proactive “can-do” attitude and a strong desire to grow within CompassWhy join us?Be part of a high-impact commercial team at the heart of the Compass GroupShape strategic supply solutions that directly support the UK\'s largest contract catererJoin a culture of learning, innovation, and purposeAccess wide-ranging career opportunities across a FTSE 100 companyFlexible hybrid working and great benefits