Account Manager

Account Manager
Location: London | Hybrid
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Company: Foodbuy Group (part of Compass Group UK & Ireland)

At Foodbuy, we do more than procure — we create strategic partnerships that elevate operational excellence, sustainability and commercial performance across Compass Group UK & Ireland. With over £2bn in managed spend, we’re the procurement engine behind the UK’s largest food and support services provider.

We’re now seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join our Commercial Management team. In this key role, you’ll be the primary link between Foodbuy and assigned Compass sectors, ensuring we deliver insight-led, commercially strong, and client-focused procurement solutions.

• Act as the main point of contact for designated Compass sectors

• Develop a deep understanding of sector needs, priorities and challenges

• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) to align strategy, strengthen relationships and unlock growth

• Clearly articulate Foodbuy’s value proposition to stakeholders at all levels

• Identify and drive sector-specific commercial opportunities

• Support pricing strategy, supplier engagement and contract renewals

• Influence category adoption and ensure strong purchasing compliance

• Lead the mobilisation of new business and support rapid issue resolution

• Track KPIs and performance against agreed targets

• Analyse data to produce clear, actionable insights

• Promote preferred suppliers and contracted ranges to maximise value

• Provide confident, proactive communication during challenges or crises

• Support clients in delivering sustainability KPIs and net zero ambitions

• Contribute to ESG programme rollouts and promote supplier impact stories

• Advocate for social value initiatives across sectors

• Work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, culinary, data and commercial teams

• Feed client insights into central Foodbuy programmes and improvements

• Represent sector interests across strategic projects

• A relationship-led Account Manager with experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles

• Strong commercial acumen with an analytical, insight-driven approach

• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Comfortable navigating a complex matrix environment

• Proactive, organised and calm under pressure

• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and long-term value

• Interest in sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement

• Ambitious and eager to grow within Compass Group

• Lead the frontline of our client partnerships

• Join a high-performing team within a FTSE 100 organisation

• Shape procurement, supply chain and commercial strategies that drive real business outcomes

• Excellent opportunities for progression across Compass Group

• Flexible hybrid working + competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to make an impact and help shape the future of procurement at Compass?
Apply now.

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