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Category Development Manager – Beers & Spirits. Join Foodbuy – The UK’s Leading Food Procurement Organisation. Foodbuy is a market‑leading procurement organisation with over £2bn of managed spend, supporting some of the UK’s biggest foodservice and hospitality clients. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we combine scale, expertise, and deep supplier partnerships to deliver outstanding commercial value and innovative solutions for our clients. We are now looking for a skilled and commercially driven Category Development Manager (Beers & Spirits) to take ownership of a strategic, high‑profile category with a managed spend of approximately £60m, contributing to a wider £126m portfolio. Alcoholic beverages play a vital role across our client base — from independent pubs to major stadiums and well‑known public venues. This role is ideal for someone with industry experience who can hit the ground running.
Job Responsibility:
Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three‑year growth and income plan
Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight
Develop market‑driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen Foodbuy’s market position
Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations
Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance
Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain
Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector
Travel to client and supplier sites as required
Requirements:
Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets
Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience managing multiple projects with cross‑functional teams
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, pressurised environment
Passion for sustainability and supporting CSR objectives
What we offer:
Access excellent career development pathways within Compass Group