Product Optimisation Manager

Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it to deliver procurementexcellence.

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 ateam of over 200 procurement professionals driving us forward, our combination of unrivalled scale and outstanding data analysis sets us apart in our markets.

This is a great opportunity for someone to support the Foodbuy team to drive and deliver value to our clients. Range Reset is a UK & Ireland Optimisation Project and will entail conducting a detailed review of all categories & products to drive procurementexcellence for our clients which will achieve the improvement of the following:

- SKU rationalisation
- Vendor rationalisation & compliance
- Carbon Footprint reduction
- Cost reduction
- Inflationary Impact control & reduction

**What we'll give**:

- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 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
- Free issue staff restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and hot drinks
- Charge points for electric vehicles
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

**More about the role**:
Food & Non-Food are key critical categories within Foodbuy delivering c.£700m spend. Driving and optimising our business is critical in delivering volume growth and creating value for our Compass business and External clients.

This exciting role will suit someone who has a food, supply chain or procurement background and is an excellent communicator, analytical and output driven and is looking to make a real impact to Foodbuy and our clients. This project will deliver a processthat will transition into BAU and will deliver our strategy of _Fit for the Future._

**Purpose of the Role**:

- Overall accountability for the key activities that optimise food & non-food performance and contribute to the c£700m spend
- Working closely with category, supply chain, Foodbuy colleagues & key suppliers to develop & support our Range Reset optimisation programme across Compass and relevant external clients to drive standards, optimise availability and reduce costs

**If this role excites you and you are able to deliver the desired objectives, then get in touch. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a project team that will make a real difference and deliver value and service excellence.**

**Who you are**:

- Is able to influence all levels of the organisation
- Is seen as a leader with a style that engenders commitment from others
- A strong team player able to take difficult decisions but in an inclusive fashion with colleagues in critical cross functional groups.
- Has a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally.
- Easily builds rapport across multiple functions and is an excellent influence

**Who we are**:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms - some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.

We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.