Strategic Procurement Lead for Client Growth

Compass Group UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Commercial Sales Team. Based in London or Chertsey with hybrid working, the role leads strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and client-specific procurement strategies across a diverse client portfolio.

The role requires strong procurement expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and a client-focused, commercially driven approach to deliver measurable value and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement/strategic sourcing experience in a commercially focused environment.
• Proven track record of delivering financial value, profitability or growth.
• 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 commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and tendering activity.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies using market intelligence, client requirements and commercial insight.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracting and implementation.
• Deliver procurement and commercial targets across the client portfolio.
• Develop innovative approaches that maximise value for both clients and Foodbuy.
• Identify opportunities to optimise and evolve the supplier base.
• Design and deliver client-specific procurement strategies aligned with wider business objectives.
• Lead structured, insight-led client reviews that demonstrate measurable commercial value.
• Identify opportunities for client growth, retention and additional value creation.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner, influencing client decision-making.
• Build strong, credible and long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Job description

Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Commercial Sales Team. Based in London or Chertsey with hybrid working, the role leads strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and client-specific procurement strategies across a diverse client portfolio.

The role requires strong procurement expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and a client-focused, commercially driven approach to deliver measurable value and growth opportunities.