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Category Development Manager

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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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

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Access excellent career development pathways within Compass Group

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