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At Foodbuy, our partnership with Compass Group has never been more important. As we continue to tackle the challenges of inflation, sustainability, supply chain resilience and sector growth, we are committed to strengthening the way we collaborate with our Compass sectors — making it easier, faster and more effective to deliver great results together. We’re now looking for an exceptional Commercial Director to lead the commercial agenda for Chartwells, our Education sector, and to play a pivotal role at the heart of the Foodbuy Compass Commercial Management team. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role suited to a confident commercial operator who thrives in complex environments, can influence at the highest levels, and is passionate about delivering meaningful value across large-scale operations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Joint Business Plan (JBP): Shape and deliver a joint commercial strategy aligned to sector priorities
Drive strategic and tactical commercial projects to completion
Champion innovation across food, retail and non-food categories
Support sector growth through commercial insight and initiatives
Compliance & Optimisation: Deeply understand the sector operating model to identify commercial improvements
Drive product and vendor optimisation to enhance cost efficiency
Manage and maximise compliance to achieve agreed KPIs
Lead the data and insight agenda to support supply chain and cost improvements
Purchasing Income Opportunities: Identify and deliver new purchasing income streams
Champion key Foodbuy commercial projects from design through to execution
Inflation & Cost Control: Work closely with Finance to understand projected vs. actual inflation impacts
Identify opportunities to manage cost of goods and mitigate inflation
Ensure the right tools and collateral are available for effective client engagement
Ways of Working: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver the full commercial plan
Strengthen sector understanding of Foodbuy’s value, capability and supply chain
Support key sector initiatives including major bids, mobilisations and operational projects
Maintain agility in crisis management scenarios and ensure business continuity
Represent the sector’s priorities within Foodbuy, ensuring clear alignment and collaboration
Lead UK-wide commercial projects where a coordinated approach across Compass delivers better results
Requirements:
Proven senior experience in commercial, operational or supply chain environments
Strong decision-making skills and commercial acumen
A resilient, solutions-focused leadership style with the ability to navigate complexity
Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives
A track record of delivering cross-functional projects and business improvement
Excellent analytical ability, using data to shape outcomes and solve problems
Exceptional planning skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Leadership Behaviours: Passion for Quality, Takes Responsibility, Embraces Diversity, Win Through Teamwork, Shares Success, A positive, proactive “Can Do” mindset
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