Food Category Manager
A buyer with a strong commercial background and passion for innovation is required to lead the development of a key food category.
The role involves driving commercial performance, sourcing products, and building supplier relationships to achieve profitable growth.
This high-impact position requires strategic planning, effective management of product costs, pricing, and portfolio profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement annual trading plans and targeted budgets to optimize commercial performance
2. Drive revenue and margin growth by setting and monitoring product costs, pricing, and portfolio profitability
3. Create a compelling product range based on market trends and consumer insight
4. Negotiate best-in-class purchase terms to ensure quality, availability, and competitiveness
5. Build and manage long-term supplier relationships that support joint business planning
6. Act as the commercial link between the brand and retail network, supporting execution and implementation through effective store toolkits
7. Align category plans with brand values and customer expectations