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Commercial Procurement Manager

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead commercial activities, drive strategic alignment, and optimise supply chain solutions.
Company: Join Foodbuy Group, the UK's leading food procurement organisation, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland.
Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career growth opportunities, and a culture of learning and innovation.
Why this job: Be at the heart of impactful projects that support sustainability and client success in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications: Experience in procurement or operations, strong analytical skills, and a passion for sustainability required.
Other info: This is a mid-senior level role with full-time permanent contract.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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Commercial Manager – Foodbuy
Location: London | Hybrid working
Contract type: Full-time | Permanent
Company: Foodbuy Group (part of Compass Group UK & Ireland)
At Foodbuy , our role has never been more important. As the UK’s leading food procurement organisation – and part of the Compass Group UK & Ireland family – we manage over £2bn in spend and support sectors across a wide range of challenges: inflation, supply chain resilience, sustainability, and growth.
We’re looking for a commercially minded, people-savvy Commercial Manager to join our Commercial Management team . This is a pivotal role at the intersection of procurement, operations, and client experience — focused on strengthening our connection with the Compass business, ensuring value delivery, and helping us and our clients succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Commercial Manager, you’ll work closely with the Commercial Director , supporting and executing the joint business plan (JBP) between Foodbuy and Compass sectors. You’ll take ownership of key commercial activities, working across multiple stakeholder groups including Foodbuy teams, suppliers, and sector leaders to:
Drive strategic alignment

Support strategic and tactical commercial projects, ensuring delivery of JBP milestones
Shape and deliver sector-specific supply chain solutions and innovation
Help sectors achieve their business priorities while driving Foodbuy’s procurement goals

Optimise performance and compliance

Identify commercial improvement opportunities across food, retail, and non-food
Analyse performance data, manage reporting and compliance KPIs
Support operational teams with efficient supply chain and preferred product use
Lead/support mobilisation of major clients, tenders, and crisis responses

Deliver commercial value

Identify purchasing income opportunities and implement initiatives with category teams
Partner with stakeholders to support growth, contract renewals, and new supplier needs
Support cost control and inflation management across sectors
Provide accurate data and tools to support client pricing conversations

Champion sustainability and CSR

Help deliver sector sustainability KPIs and net zero targets
Build tools to communicate supplier CSR stories and sustainability credentials
Support education and awareness around Foodbuy and Compass ESG commitments

You’ll also play a key role in cross-sector commercial initiatives such as reporting, onboarding, communication, and retail promotions.
What We’re Looking For

A commercially minded operator with experience managing complex stakeholder groups
Strong analytical skills, able to interpret data and drive change
Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain within a large matrix business
Proven project management and process improvement delivery
Resilient, calm under pressure, and confident in challenging or ambiguous situations
Natural relationship builder with strong influencing and communication skills
Passion for sustainability, continuous improvement, and client success
A positive, proactive “can-do” attitude and a strong desire to grow within Compass

Why join us?

Be part of a high-impact commercial team at the heart of the Compass Group
Shape strategic supply solutions that directly support the UK\’s largest contract caterer
Join a culture of learning, innovation, and purpose
Access wide-ranging career opportunities across a FTSE 100 company
Flexible hybrid working and great benefits

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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