Overview
Salary: Competitive Salary with bonus, pension plan and private healthcare
Shift hours: Full Time
? Category Manager – Impulse
? Hybrid (Chertsey or London -based) | ? Competitive Salary + Bonus | ? Private Medical | ? Free Meals | ? Career Development
Join one of the UK’s leading food procurement organisations and help shape the future of the Impulse category.
At Foodbuy, we manage over £2bn in spend annually, working with the biggest names in foodservice and hospitality to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions. As part of Compass Group UK&I, our impact spans the public and private sectors—and we’re growing.
We’re now hiring a Category Manager – Impulse to lead the strategic development and day-to-day management of a £20m category within our £270m Retail portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile category and influence procurement strategy across a range of well-known clients.
? What You’ll Be Doing:
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Own and evolve the Impulse category strategy, delivering a 3-year growth plan aligned with wider business goals.
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Lead supplier relationships, from contract management to performance reviews, using data to drive improvement.
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Manage category range implementation across the UK & Ireland—ensuring excellence in supply chain compliance and commercial value.
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Drive volume growth and rebate delivery through collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and internal stakeholders.
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Lead and support a Category Buyer, fostering development and performance.
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Monitor and manage supplier service levels into distributors, ensuring high standards and business continuity.
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Keep your finger on the pulse with competitor intelligence, market insight, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities.
? What You’ll Bring:
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Proven experience in category management or procurement, ideally within FMCG, retail, or foodservice.
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World-class negotiation skills and a strong commercial mindset.
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Excellent leadership and project management capabilities.
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Strong analytical ability and confidence in drawing insights from complex data sets.
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A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
? What’s in It for You:
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Competitive salary + bonus scheme
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Private medical insurance
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Free meals on site
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Contributory pension scheme
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Career pathways and personalised development
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Digital GP & wellbeing support
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Discounts with major retailers, cinemas, travel brands & more
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Wellness sessions including mindfulness & exercise classes
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Perks you can share with friends and family
If you’re a commercially driven category professional looking to take ownership of a strategic portfolio in a dynamic and data-led environment—we’d love to hear from you.
? Apply today and make your mark at the UK’s leading group purchasing organisation.
Reference: compass/TP/1545152/187448
Location: Chertsey
