Food Category Development Director in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£110,000 - £130,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Purchasing

Purchasing, also known as procurement, is critical to how organisations manage supply chains, costs, and supplier relationships. Careers include buyers, procurement officers, supply chain analysts, and category managers. Employers span industries from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and government. Key skills include negotiation, analytical thinking, and market awareness. With global supply chains under pressure, purchasing professionals are in demand for their ability to secure value and maintain resilience. The sector offers progression, professional qualifications, and varied career paths.

Food Category Development Director – Leading Procurement Business – Hybrid - £110K + Benefits

My client is a leading procurement business who supply some of the most well-known businesses in UK hospitality and Foodservice.

They are currently looking for a Food Category Development Director to join their team. The successful Food Category Development Director will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of all their food categories, owning end-to-end category strategy across core & specialist food categories, driving value for their clients through supplier partnerships, market intelligence, and innovative procurement strategies.

This is the perfect opportunity for a high performing Category Development Director or Procurement Director to join a leading business who can match their ambition and offer great exposure and genuine opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and execute the category strategy across all food categories.
Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management to deliver best value and quality
Manage and develop a team of category managers and buyers
Build strategic supplier relationships and lead joint business planning
Use market insights and commodity analysis to inform pricing and procurement strategies
Collaborate with commercial and client teams to support client retention and growth
Identify cost-saving opportunities, product innovation, and supply chain efficiencies
Ensure compliance with food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards
Monitor category performance, margins, and KPIs

The Ideal Food Category Development Director Candidate:

Senior level procurement experience within foodservice, hospitality, retail, or F&B distribution.
Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
Proven experience managing multiple food categories
Leadership experience managing procurement/category teams
Commercially driven with strong financial acumen
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com