Managing Director Job at 14forty (London)

Managing Director

14forty

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Managing Director – Guardian Procurement Care to provide strategic leadership across a critical portfolio within Foodbuy Group’s health and care procurement offer. Reporting to the COO of Foodbuy Group, you will have full accountability for the performance, growth and long-term direction of Guardian Procurement Care, including the NHS Supply Chain: Food contract, the EF-Group GPO and a number of high-profile health sector accounts. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, build capability and drive meaningful impact at scale. With responsibility for a significant P&L and c.£450m of managed spend, you will balance strategic leadership with operational excellence, ensuring services consistently deliver value for clients while supporting Foodbuy Group’s broader commercial and organisational objectives.

Job Responsibility:

Set and lead the long-term strategy for Guardian Procurement Care, aligned to market opportunities and organisational goals
Hold full P&L accountability, ensuring strong financial governance, commercial sustainability and delivery of revenue and margin targets
Lead the NHS Supply Chain: Food contract, driving compliance, innovation and high-performance service delivery
Shape and grow the EF-Group GPO proposition, strengthening supplier relationships and maximising value for members
Act as executive sponsor for key client accounts, leading senior-level engagement and long-term partnerships
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment and continuous improvement
Oversee financial planning, forecasting, investment decisions and risk management
Champion operational excellence, digital innovation and scalable processes to support sustainable growth
Represent the business at industry, client and regulatory forums, enhancing Foodbuy Group's profile and influence

Requirements:

Proven experience operating at executive or MD level, leading complex, multi-stakeholder businesses
Deep understanding of NHS Supply Chain operations and major GPO frameworks
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large P&Ls and high-value client contracts
The ability to think strategically while driving operational excellence
A collaborative leadership style, with the credibility to influence at the most senior levels
A track record of delivering growth, innovation and organisational improvement

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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