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Category Buyer

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United Kingdom, Chertsey

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Category:
Purchasing

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Job Description:

Foodbuy Group is the UK’s leading food procurement organisation, managing over £2bn of spend across food and non-food. As the UK’s largest Group Purchasing Organisation, we partner with a wide range of foodservice and hospitality clients to deliver savings, innovation, and supply security — allowing them to focus on what really matters to their business. Proudly part of Compass Group UK&I, a FTSE 100 company, Foodbuy’s scale provides the opportunity to work with everything from major international brands to local suppliers. This creates an exciting environment for ambitious procurement professionals to build a career that makes a real difference. We are now seeking a Category Buyer to join our Supplies, Equipment & Services (SES) team. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their procurement expertise while helping us deliver value and innovation to our clients.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the development and delivery of category strategies across SES, working closely with the Category Manager
  • Negotiate and secure competitive supplier agreements to deliver savings and added value
  • Manage supplier performance, ensuring commercial terms are delivered and compliance is maintained
  • Support contract renewals, tenders, and procurement projects in line with Foodbuy’s overall objectives
  • Analyse spend and performance data to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost reduction
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver on client requirements

Requirements:

  • Procurement or buying experience within indirect categories (SES experience a plus)
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Analytical ability to manage data and make effective, evidence-based decisions
  • Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering cost savings or added value
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Energy, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
What we offer:
  • bonus
  • pension
  • private healthcare

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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