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Category Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland

Chertsey

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading food procurement organization as a Category Manager - Impulse, where you will shape the future of a £20m category. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy across renowned clients while managing supplier relationships and driving growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, working in a hybrid environment that promotes career development and personal growth. With competitive compensation, private medical insurance, and various wellness perks, this position is perfect for a commercially driven professional eager to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance
Free Meals on Site
Contributory Pension Scheme
Career Pathways and Personalised Development
Digital GP & Wellbeing Support
Discounts with Major Retailers
Wellness Sessions
Mindfulness & Exercise Classes

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in category management or procurement, ideally within FMCG, retail, or foodservice.
  • Strong analytical ability and confidence in drawing insights from complex data sets.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the Impulse category strategy, delivering a 3-year growth plan.
  • Lead supplier relationships, ensuring high standards and business continuity.
  • Monitor and manage supplier service levels into distributors.

Skills

Category Management
Procurement
Negotiation Skills
Analytical Skills
Leadership
Project Management

Job description

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Job Introduction

Category Manager - Impulse

Hybrid (Chertsey or London -based) | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Private Medical | Free Meals | Career Development

Join one of the UK's leading food procurement organisations and help shape the future of the Impulse category.

At Foodbuy, we manage over £2bn in spend annually, working with the biggest names in foodservice and hospitality to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions. As part of Compass Group UK&I, our impact spans the public and private sectors-and we're growing.

We're now hiring a Category Manager - Impulse to lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of a £20m category within our £270m Retail portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile category and influence procurement strategy across a range of well-known clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Own and evolve the Impulse category strategy, delivering a 3-year growth plan aligned with wider business goals.
  • Lead supplier relationships, from contract management to performance reviews, using data to drive improvement.
  • Manage category range implementation across the UK & Ireland-ensuring excellence in supply chain compliance and commercial value.
  • Drive volume growth and rebate delivery through collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead and support a Category Buyer, fostering development and performance.
  • Monitor and manage supplier service levels into distributors, ensuring high standards and business continuity.
  • Keep your finger on the pulse with competitor intelligence, market insight, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in category management or procurement, ideally within FMCG, retail, or foodservice.
  • World-class negotiation skills and a strong commercial mindset.
  • Excellent leadership and project management capabilities.
  • Strong analytical ability and confidence in drawing insights from complex data sets.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.

What's in It for You:

  • Competitive salary + bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Free meals on site
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Career pathways and personalised development
  • Digital GP & wellbeing support
  • Discounts with major retailers, cinemas, travel brands & more
  • Wellness sessions including mindfulness & exercise classes
  • Perks you can share with friends and family

If you're a commercially driven category professional looking to take ownership of a strategic portfolio in a dynamic and data-led environment-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and make your mark at the UK's leading group purchasing organisation.

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