Food Category Development Director

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 qualityManage and develop a team of category managers and buyersBuild strategic supplier relationships and lead joint business planningUse market insights and commodity analysis to inform pricing and procurement strategiesCollaborate with commercial and client teams to support client retention and growthIdentify cost-saving opportunities, product innovation, and supply chain efficienciesEnsure compliance with food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standardsMonitor 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 skillsProven experience managing multiple food categoriesLeadership experience managing procurement/category teamsCommercially driven with strong financial acumenStrong 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