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We’re looking for a Category Development Manager – Indirects to join our dynamic Supplies, Equipment & Services (SES) Category Team at Foodbuy. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of your category strategy and deliver measurable growth, cost savings, and long-term value for our clients. You’ll lead procurement and supplier management strategies, leveraging our group scale to unlock competitive advantage and drive commercial performance. Working in a fast-paced, complex environment, you’ll influence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders—including internal teams, clients, and suppliers—while ensuring supply chain resilience and negotiating sustainable commercial terms. This role requires strong leadership skills, as you’ll manage and develop a high-performing team. Your ability to think strategically, act decisively, and collaborate cross-functionally will be key to success.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute a long-term category strategy to deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, service, and innovation
Secure the best price, quality, and sustainable products
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving commercial value
Monitor market trends and ensure we remain industry-leading
Deliver financial targets including inflation mitigation and new commercial value
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and sustainability requirements
Represent Foodbuy at industry events and communicate trends across the business
Support sales and bid teams and influence external clients to adopt our commercial terms
Work closely with sustainability teams to deliver programs and commitments
Requirements:
Proven experience in strategic category management within a complex procurement or commercial environment
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth and cost savings
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Skilled in influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams
Confident communicator and presenter with strong analytical skills
Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics, risk management, and market trends