About the Role: As the Senior International Category Manager for Fresh Produce (PHF), you are a strategic leader steering our 2026+ "Refresh…
Category Manager - Fruit & Veg
Foodbuy | Chertsey / London (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary
At Foodbuy, we’re not just buying food – we’re shaping the future of food procurement. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we manage over £1.5bn in spend, partnering with some of the biggest names in hospitality and foodservice to deliver smarter, more sustainable supply solutions.
We’re now looking for a Category Manager (Fruit & Veg) to take ownership of a key fresh category and drive strategic growth, supplier partnerships, and commercial value. The Role This is a high-impact, strategic role where you’ll shape and deliver the end-to-end category strategy across fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, chefs, and internal teams to deliver the right product, at the right price, while embedding sustainability, provenance, and innovation into everything you do. What You’ll Be Doing
Leading the category strategy to drive growth, cost optimisation and innovation
Owning supplier relationships, negotiations and contract management
Identifying new suppliers and bringing fresh thinking into the category
Driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring full supply chain transparency
Working with development chefs to support menu and product development
Delivering financial targets including inflation mitigation and commercial value
Influencing internal stakeholders and supporting sales and bid activity
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in Category Management or Senior Buying (ideally food/fresh)
Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and supplier management expertise
Confident using data and insight to inform decisions and strategy
Passion for sustainability and responsible sourcing
A collaborative, fast-paced mindset with the ability to influence and deliver
Why Join Foodbuy?
Be part of a market-leading procurement business with unrivalled scale
Work at the forefront of sustainability and food innovation
Collaborate with industry-leading suppliers and culinary teams
Access genuine career progression and development opportunities
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
If you’re ready to take ownership of a key category and make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking team – we’d love to hear from you.
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
About the Role: As the Senior International Category Manager for Fresh Produce (PHF), you are a strategic leader steering our 2026+ "Refresh…
About the Role: As the Senior International Category Manager for Fresh Produce (PHF), you are a strategic leader steering our 2026+ "Refresh…
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