Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd
Client Account Manager
NHS Supply Chain: Food | Foodbuy
Mobile/HybridThe Role
We’re looking for a commercially driven Client Account Manager to join the NHS Supply Chain: Food team. This is a high-impact, client-facing role where you’ll partner with NHS Trusts to drive value, deliver savings, and grow managed spend across your portfolio.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in strengthening relationships, identifying opportunities, and ensuring the NHS benefits from best-in-class procurement solutions.
About Us
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation delivering innovative supply chain solutions across the UK and Europe. Since being awarded the NHS food procurement contract, we’ve built a specialist team dedicated to improving service, delivering efficiencies, and generating savings for the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage strong relationships with NHS stakeholders to drive growth and savings
- Identify opportunities through analysis of spend, purchasing trends, and risk
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of activity to deliver against KPIs and targets
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver service improvements and meet client needs
- Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and communication of account activity
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and achieving targets
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Confident communicator with strong influencing ability
- Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
- Background in food, hospitality, or FMCG
- Experience within procurement or managed service environments
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance
- Hybrid, home-based role with travel to NHS sites and offices
- Career development opportunities within a leading global organisation
- Access to training, development programmes, and reward schemes
- A collaborative culture focused on growth, support, and success:
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