Category Manager – Dairy
Surrey HQ – Hybrid, 2 days per week
c.£55,000 + 20% Bonus + benefits package
Talent Drive are supporting a leading food service business who are looking for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of its Dairy category, joining a fast paced and highly collaborative procurement team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic category management, supplier negotiations and stakeholder engagement to drive real commercial impact across a significant spend portfolio.
You do not necessarily need to be a Dairy specialist. The client are interested in strong category professionals from Food, FMCG, Retail, Foodservice or similarly fast paced environments who can bring the right commercial mindset and category management capability.
What we're looking for:
🔹 Strong strategic category management experience
🔹 Proven supplier negotiation and commercial skills
🔹 Ability to analyse data and turn insight into category strategy
🔹 Confident presenting and influencing stakeholders
🔹 Strong Excel / analytical capability
🔹 A proactive, engaging and collaborative personality
You will also have responsibility for managing and developing a Buyer, so this is a great next step for someone looking to broaden their leadership experience alongside owning a key category.
The team itself is young, sociable and commercially driven, so this will particularly suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, brings energy to the role and is comfortable operating in a fast moving environment.
Interested? Drop me a message or apply to find out more.
Category Manager - Dairy in Surrey employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding procurement consultancy in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive tangible savings and transformation for a diverse range of private-sector clients. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal growth, providing you with the autonomy to take ownership of your workstreams while benefiting from mentorship and career progression as the team evolves. With a focus on sustainability and digitalisation, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the procurement landscape.
