Category Manager

Chartwells Independent; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food procurement organization is seeking a Category Manager for its Impulse category, responsible for leading strategic development and managing a significant budget. This role involves driving relationships with suppliers and collaborating across teams to achieve growth in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and various employee benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free meals on site

Contributory pension scheme

Career pathways and personalised development

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Impulse category strategy and manage supplier relationships.
• Drive volume growth and rebate delivery through collaboration.
• Monitor and manage supplier service levels to ensure business continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Experience in procurement or category management

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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