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 /