Category Lead

6 months ago

Chertsey, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

**What you'll be doing**:
Foodbuy Group is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1.5B of managed spend, we bring together a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.

Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, who are our parent company and largest client, we purchase directly from manufacturers and growers and our suppliers range from the most recognised brands in the industry to regional and local providers. With a team of 200 procurement professionals driving us forward, our combination of unrivalled scale and outstanding data analysis sets us apart in our markets.

We are looking to hire a Category Lead who will work collaboratively with the Head of Category to define, lead & deliver the overarching strategy and KPI’s for the Beverage Categories.

The Category Lead will be solely responsible for a cluster of Categories within Retail while helping to lead the development & execution of the Retail category plans to deliver category growth through working collaboratively with suppliers & key stakeholders to meet & exceed our client needs.

**More about the role**:
Support the Head of Retail to deliver the overarching strategy with clear KPI’s for the Retail Super Category

Deliver best in class supplier management strategies to maximise the value of Foodbuy to Compass Group & Foodbuy clients.

Deliver Category expertise working closely with Sourcing to ensure governance against the Foodbuy Procurement Framework and maximise resources of both teams to successfully execute planned sourcing projects.

Will support the Head of Retail for the successful execution of finance activities across the category and supplier portfolios. This includes PI budget creation, forecasting, pipeline management, balance sheet and collections. This also includes continuous planning and execution of working capital improvements for Compass Group & Foodbuy clients.

Energise, inspire and develop a large and diverse team to operate with pace, passion and resilience.

Build a high performing team culture and position Foodbuy as a destination for talent both internally and externally. Represent Foodbuy at influential market events to develop the Foodbuy brand proposition and awareness.

Help Coach, develop & lead a high performing team of Category Managers and Buyers.

Participate in raising the profile of the Retail Category through expertise and creative knowledge sharing activities.

**What we’ll give**:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

**Who you are**:
**Skills and experience required**:
Extensive experience of complex supplier, distributor, and client management

Experience leading a high performing commercial team and delivering results.

A strong decision maker, with great commercial acumen

A resilient leader who works well under pressure

Solid analytical skills, with an ability to manage and interpret data to make effective decisions.

Ability to influence senior level stakeholders.

A dynamic & creative leader that can define a long-term vision for success whilst delivering tangible progress short, medium & long term.

A collaborative team player that brings people together to deliver results.

Motivates, sets the pace & inspires.

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