Category Administrator Maternity Cover, Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid working: Chertsey or London, minimum two office days per week Foodbuy is a leading UK food procurement organisation, managing more than 2.5 billion of spend across a diverse range of foodservice and hospitality clients. Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we combine unrivalled purchasing scale, specialist procurement expertise and outstanding data analysis to deliver genuine value for our clients. Our team works with leading manufacturers, growers, recognised brands and regional suppliers to help organisations save time and money while focusing on what matters most to their businesses. We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Category Administrator to join our Category Development Team on a maternity cover contract. You will provide essential administrative support across the category function, helping the team manage supplier and client queries, contract and price changes, reporting, communications, meetings and day-to-day category activity. Gather information from different data sources and present it in a clear, accessible format Support contract and price change administration Prepare meeting agendas and supporting content Support ad hoc projects and ensure agreed actions are completed Previous business administration or team support experience Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint A flexible, team-focused approach with a positive, can-do attitude This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and commercially focused procurement business where your contribution will support the smooth running of a busy category team. You will gain exposure to procurement processes, supplier and client relationships, category data and commercial administration while working within one of the UK's leading food procurement organisations. If you are highly organised, confident with data and systems, and enjoy providing dependable support to a busy team, we would love to hear from you.
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Purchaser (Administrator) in Chertsey, Surrey employer: Foodbuy
At Foodbuy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our field-based Franchise Manager role provides competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the Compass Group UK family, all while working in a vibrant environment that values your contributions and encourages personal development.
