Strategic Sourcing Manager - Foodbuy

Join Foodbuy Group, the powerhouse behind £2.2B+ in managed spend, driving procurement excellence for the UK’s top foodservice and hospitality clients. Proudly part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we combine scale, expertise, and purpose to deliver smarter, more sustainable sourcing solutions.

We're now looking for a talented Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our growing team. If you're passionate about driving commercial value, reducing supply chain risk, and delivering sustainable sourcing strategies - this is your opportunity to lead impact in a role that truly matters.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading high-impact sourcing projects across multiple categories. You’ll manage tenders, lead and coach a team of Buyers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver best-in-class procurement outcomes that support our 3-Year Strategy and priorities such as Net Zero and Social Value.

Hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in London and Chertsey Offices

Contract: Full Time

Working hours: 40

Job Description

• Lead sourcing projects and ensure delivery of value, supply chain resilience, and alignment with strategic goals
• Manage and coach Buyers, ensuring high performance and development
• Deliver sourcing events from start to finish—independently and via your team
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to uncover future sourcing opportunities
• Promote the value of strategic sourcing across the business and client base
• Monitor commodity markets and macroeconomic trends to inform decision-making
• Apply best-in-class procurement insights and continuously improve sourcing frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning within your supply base
• Horizon-scan contract expiries and market shifts to drive proactive sourcing strategies
• Support sustainable sourcing initiatives and contract compliance

• Strong background with 3-5 years experience in strategic procurement and/or category management, ideally in retail, foodservice, or FMCG
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes
• Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills in fast-paced environments
• Confident decision-maker with sharp commercial acumen
• Proven record of delivering cost savings and value in challenging markets
• Experience managing and mentoring team members
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills

A commercially minded and highly analytical procurement professional who combines strong sourcing expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills. You will be naturally curious about markets, suppliers and cost drivers and thrive on using data and insight to identify opportunities and support informed sourcing decisions. You will be super organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining compliance and governance standards, all whilst being motivated by the strong relationships across the organisation that you are constantly building.