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Posted 21 July, 2026

Client Account Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd
Chertsey, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Client Account Manager

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NHS Supply Chain: Food | Foodbuy

Mobile/HybridThe Role \n

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.

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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 \n

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 \n
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  • Build and manage strong relationships with NHS stakeholders to drive growth and savings
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  • Identify opportunities through analysis of spend, purchasing trends, and risk
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  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of activity to deliver against KPIs and targets
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  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver service improvements and meet client needs
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  • Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and communication of account activity
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What We’re Looking For \n
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  • Proven track record of delivering commercial growth and achieving targets
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  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
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  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
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  • Confident communicator with strong influencing ability
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  • Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
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  • Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Experience \n
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  • Background in food, hospitality, or FMCG
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  • Experience within procurement or managed service environments
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What You’ll Get \n
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  • Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance
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  • Hybrid, home-based role with travel to NHS sites and offices
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  • Career development opportunities within a leading global organisation
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  • Access to training, development programmes, and reward schemes
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  • A collaborative culture focused on growth, support, and success:
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