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Procurement Category Specialist

2 months ago


Chertsey, United Kingdom Foodbuy Careers Full time
Position: Category Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Category Manager to oversee a critical segment of our procurement operations. This role is integral to our mission at Foodbuy, a premier food procurement organization in the UK.

About Foodbuy:
With a managed spend exceeding £2 billion, we collaborate with a diverse array of foodservice and hospitality clients globally, facilitating their procurement needs for food and related products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take ownership of the complete procurement lifecycle for your designated category.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for Beers, Wines, and Spirits, focusing on maximizing value and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of brands and client requirements, essential for driving growth within Foodbuy.
  • Enhance procurement processes and improve engagement with operational stakeholders, ensuring a balance between cost savings, quality, and service.
Essential Duties:
  • Lead the end-to-end procurement initiatives across all projects associated with Compass and Foodbuy Group.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to formulate strategies for new contracts, ensuring optimal commercial value.
  • Understand and contribute to the overall savings goals of the Foodbuy Group within your category.
  • Support the RFX sourcing framework, driving competition through effective tendering, negotiations, and eAuctions.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to effectively implement category procurement strategies.
  • Work closely with Commercial Directors and clients to execute transformation projects.
  • Promote innovation and sustainability initiatives for our clients.
  • Develop and deliver category plans through innovative partnerships.
  • Minimize costs through effective tool and process utilization.
  • Track and report on savings performance consistently.
  • Communicate the value of procurement to the broader business.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Strong management and listening skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence decision-making.
  • Proven decision-making capabilities with a strong commercial focus.
  • Experience in cost reduction in challenging market conditions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across various functions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Analytical mindset with a methodical approach.
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a strategic perspective.
  • Team-oriented with a genuine interest in sustainability.
  • Customer-focused, with a keen awareness of market dynamics.
Candidate Profile:
  • Results-driven and analytical thinker.
  • Confident in presenting ideas across different levels of seniority.
  • Experience in the alcohol sector and procurement processes.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience in sourcing events.
  • Understanding of the alcohol industry and vendor brand dynamics.
  • Strategic thinker with a comprehensive view of business objectives.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategies and manage large-scale projects.
  • Technical proficiency in procurement systems.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Exclusive travel discounts.
  • Grocery shopping discounts.
  • Cinema ticket discounts.
  • Regular updates on savings opportunities.
  • Wellness and mindfulness programs.
  • Family and friend discount sharing.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Career development programs.