Strategic Commercial Director – Education (UK-wide)

Foodbuy; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and supply chain organization is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial agenda for their Education sector. This high-impact role requires a confident leader with a strong commercial background to manage complex environments, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent decision-making skills, a proven track record in cross-functional project delivery, and a passion for quality and teamwork. This position offers a chance to shape national strategy with significant impact across sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience in commercial, operational or supply chain environments.
• Ability to navigate complexity and deliver cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional planning skills to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a joint commercial strategy aligned to sector priorities.
• Drive strategic and tactical commercial projects to completion.
• Identify and deliver new purchasing income streams.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical ability

Leadership style

Stakeholder influence

Job description

A leading food and supply chain organization is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial agenda for their Education sector. This high-impact role requires a confident leader with a strong commercial background to manage complex environments, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent decision-making skills, a proven track record in cross-functional project delivery, and a passion for quality and teamwork. This position offers a chance to shape national strategy with significant impact across sectors.