Posted: 18 June
The role
Food Category Development Director : Leading Procurement Business : Hybrid : A GBP 130K + Benefits
My client is a leading procurement business who supply some of the most well:known businesses in UK hospitality and Foodservice.
They are currently looking for a Food Category Development Director to join their team. The successful Food Category Development Director will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of all their food categories, owning end:to:end category strategy across core and specialist food categories, driving value for their clients through supplier partnerships, market intelligence, and innovative procurement strategies.
This is the perfect opportunity for a high performing Category Development Director or Procurement Director to join a leading business who can match their ambition and offer great exposure and genuine opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop and execute the category strategy across all food categories.
* Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management to deliver best value and quality
* Manage and develop a team of category managers and buyers
* Build strategic supplier relationships and lead joint business planning
* Use market insights and commodity analysis to inform pricing and procurement strategies
* Collaborate with commercial and client teams to support client retention and growth
* Identify cost:saving opportunities, product innovation, and supply chain efficiencies
* Ensure compliance with food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards
* Monitor category performance, margins, and KPIs
The Ideal Food Category Development Director Candidate:
* Senior level procurement experience within foodservice, hospitality, retail, or F and B distribution.
* Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
* Proven experience managing multiple food categories
* Leadership experience managing procurement/category teams
* Commercially driven with strong financial acumen
* Strong stakeholder management and client:facing experience
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /
