Overview
Category Business Manager - Supplies, Equipment & Services (SES) to join our high-performing Commercial team.
What you’ll be doing
* Negotiating new or improved supplier agreements, rebates, and commercial terms across SES categories.
* Ensuring supplier terms are accessible and add real value for Foodbuy members and GPOs.
* Leading projects that unlock procurement synergies across Foodbuy UK&I.
* Partnering with Commercial Supply Chain to maximise wholesaler nominations and ensure product availability.
* Acting as a key stakeholder in sourcing projects, ensuring tenders reflect member needs and deliver measurable value.
* Collaborating across category, finance, sales, culinary, and development teams to drive joint business plans and growth.
What we’re looking for
* Experience across SES categories, suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors.
* Strong commercial acumen with a proven record of delivering results.
* Skilled negotiator with the ability to flex style for different audiences.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and make confident, evidence-based recommendations.
* A collaborative team player who thrives under pressure and adapts quickly.
* Client-focused, balancing commercial outcomes with stakeholder needs.
* Creative, forward-thinking, and ready to execute strategies that drive growth.
Why Foodbuy?
Joining Foodbuy means being part of an organisation that’s growing at pace, transforming procurement, and shaping the future of food and non-food categories. You’ll have the chance to work with leading suppliers, high-profile clients, and a supportive, ambitious team – all while building your career in a business that values innovation, collaboration, and results.
👉 Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply now to join a business where your ideas and expertise will make a real impact.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
Industries
* Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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