Category Buyer

Fruit and Veg Category Buyer Location: London/Chertsey/HybridSalary: Competitive + excellent benefitsBusiness Area: Core Food About Foodbuy Group Foodbuy Group is a leading food procurement organisation in the UK, managing over £2.5bn of spend across foodservice and hospitality. As part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, we work directly with growers, manufacturers and suppliers - from major brands to regional specialists - to deliver value, quality and sustainability for our clients. We''re now looking for a Fruit and Veg Category Buyer to join our Core Food procurement team, supporting the Category Manager in shaping and delivering category strategy across fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a developing buyer to take the next step in their procurement career. You''ll support the end-to-end category process - from supplier engagement and pricing to insight, sustainability and tender activity - while gaining exposure to strategic category management in a fast-paced, commercial environment. You''ll work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, culinary teams and supply chain partners, playing a key role in delivering value, quality, service and innovation for Foodbuy clients. Key Responsibilities Support the Category Manager in delivering short, medium and long-term category strategyBuild strong relationships with growers and suppliers, including supplier meetings and farm visitsSupport sourcing, tender preparation, ..... full job details .....