Strategic Procurement Lead: Client Value & Growth

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodbuy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Commercial Sales Team. The role sits at the intersection of procurement, sales and client strategy, leading high-value sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations to deliver measurable commercial value for clients.

This hybrid role requires UK travel and collaboration across Foodbuy's client portfolio, with responsibility for translating procurement activity into clear client benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement or strategic sourcing experience within a commercially focused environment.
• Proven record of delivering financial value, profitability or growth targets.
• Extensive experience managing sourcing projects and competitive tenders.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how procurement supports sales growth and client value.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to turn data into practical insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and tendering activity.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies using market intelligence and client requirements.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation.
• Deliver procurement targets across the client portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Operations to drive value.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Category management

Job description

Foodbuy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Commercial Sales Team. The role sits at the intersection of procurement, sales and client strategy, leading high-value sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations to deliver measurable commercial value for clients.

This hybrid role requires UK travel and collaboration across Foodbuy's client portfolio, with responsibility for translating procurement activity into clear client benefits and growth opportunities.