Account Manager - Foodbuy

At Foodbuy, we do more than procure — we create strategic partnerships that elevate operational excellence, sustainability and commercial performance across Compass Group UK & Ireland. With over £2bn in managed spend , we’re the procurement engine behind the UK’s largest food and support services provider.

We’re now seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join our Commercial Management team. In this key role, you’ll be the primary link between Foodbuy and assigned Compass sectors and their various departments including operations, culinary and marketing, ensuring we deliver insight-led, commercially strong and client-focused procurement solutions and support the sector teams with their operational requirements.

Salary: £50,000 per annum + amazing package

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday (1-2 days working from home)

Location: London, WC1H 9LT

What you’ll be doing

Build strong, trusted client relationships

Act as the main point of contact for designated Compass sectors for all things supply chain

Develop a deep understanding of sector needs, priorities and challenges

Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) to align strategy, strengthen relationships and unlock growth

Clearly articulate Foodbuy’s value proposition to stakeholders at all levels

Deliver commercial impact and account growth

Identify and drive sector-specific commercial opportunities

Support pricing strategy, supplier engagement and optimisation of suppliers within the supply chain

Influence category adoption and ensure strong purchasing compliance

Lead the mobilisation of new business and support rapid issue resolution

Monitor performance and champion compliance

Track KPIs and performance against agreed targets both based on spend and performance

Analyse data to produce clear, actionable insights

Promote preferred suppliers and contracted ranges to maximise value

Provide confident, proactive communication during challenges or crises

Drive sustainability and social value

Support clients in delivering sustainability KPIs and net zero ambitions

Contribute to ESG programme rollouts and promote supplier impact stories

Advocate for social value initiatives across sectors

Collaborate to deliver excellence

Work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, culinary, data and commercial teams

Feed client insights into central Foodbuy programmes and improvements

Represent sector interests across strategic projects

What we’re looking for

A relationship-led Account Manager with experience in procurement, commercial or operational roles

Strong commercial acumen with an analytical, insight-driven approach

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable navigating different stakeholders across different departments including culinary, marketing and operations.

Proactive, organised and calm under pressure

Passionate about delivering exceptional service and long-term value

Interest in sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement

Ambitious and eager to grow within Compass Group

Why join Foodbuy?

Lead the frontline of our client partnerships

Join a high-performing team within a FTSE 100 organisation

Shape procurement, supply chain and commercial strategies that drive real business outcomes

Excellent opportunities for progression across Compass Group

Flexible hybrid working + competitive salary and benefits package

Personal Development and Training opportunities?

Company-funded APMP membership and professional certification training to support continued development

Life assurance scheme?

Pension scheme?

Holiday allowance?

Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion

Eye care?

A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance?

Family friendly support?

Regular social events and communication with our leaders?

A holiday purchase scheme?

Volunteering days?

Professional subscriptions?

Recognition schemes and people awards?

Long service awards?

Access to some great high street discount vouchers