Do you have a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships? Are you ready to lead category growth and innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join Compass Group's Foodbuy team as a Category Manager – Fruit, Vegetables & eggs and play a vital role in shaping the future of our procurement strategy.

About the Role

As a Category Manager within Foodbuy, you’ll be responsible for the strategic management of the Fruit, Vegetables & eggs category. You will lead supplier negotiations, develop sourcing strategies, and drive commercial outcomes that deliver value for Compass Group’s operations nationally. Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure quality, sustainability, and innovation are at the forefront of our sourcing decisions, supporting operational needs while achieving cost leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to meet commercial, operational, and sustainability objectives.

• Lead supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management.

• Collaborate with culinary, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality and service excellence.

• Analyse category performance and implement initiatives to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Stay informed of market trends, risks, and innovations to inform category development and risk mitigation strategies.

About You

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, preferably within FMCG, food services, or hospitality sectors.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and added value.

• Excellent analytical ability with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Compass Group, we’re building the future of procurement with innovation, quality, and sustainability at our core. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive team environment with access to world-class systems, tools, and professional development opportunities. Together, we’ll make a real difference for our customers, our business, and the communities we serve.