Do you have a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships? Are you ready to lead category growth and innovation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join Compass Group's Foodbuy team as a Category Manager – Fruit, Vegetables & eggs and play a vital role in shaping the future of our procurement strategy. About the Role As a Category Manager within Foodbuy, you’ll be responsible for the strategic management of the Fruit, Vegetables & eggs category. You will lead supplier negotiations, develop sourcing strategies, and drive commercial outcomes that deliver value for Compass Group’s operations nationally. Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure quality, sustainability, and innovation are at the forefront of our sourcing decisions, supporting operational needs while achieving cost leadership. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies to meet commercial, operational, and sustainability objectives. Lead supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier relationship management. Collaborate with culinary, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure product quality and service excellence. Analyse category performance and implement initiatives to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. Stay informed of market trends, risks, and innovations to inform category development and risk mitigation strategies. About You Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, preferably within FMCG, food services, or hospitality sectors. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and added value. Excellent analytical ability with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field are highly desirable. Why Join Us? At Compass Group, we’re building the future of procurement with innovation, quality, and sustainability at our core. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive team environment with access to world-class systems, tools, and professional development opportunities. Together, we’ll make a real difference for our customers, our business, and the communities we serve.