Job Description
📍 Hybrid (Chertsey / Warrington / Wakefield – 2 days per week in office)
đź’Ľ Full-time | Permanent
Join one of the UK’s leading food procurement organisations and help shape the future of food supply for the NHS.
At Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we manage over £2bn in annual spend across food and non-food categories — connecting clients, suppliers, and communities through smarter, more sustainable procurement. We proudly manage the NHS Supply Chain: Food Procurement service, ensuring value, quality, and security of supply across the NHS.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you’ll lead a team of buyers and take ownership of two transacted frameworks, driving strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and continuous improvement that directly impacts NHS Trusts nationwide.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Lead, inspire and develop a team of 2 Buyers and 1 Junior Buyer to deliver savings, growth, and category performance.
2. Drive procurement and supplier management strategies that maximise value and support NHS Trust needs.
3. Collaborate cross-functionally with Accoun...