Category Manager

• Proven experience in a Category Management, Buying, or Senior Merchandising role within food retail.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L for a category or range.
• Confident negotiator with established supplier relationship management experience.
• Analytical, with the ability to translate data into actionable range and pricing decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.

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• Own the commercial performance of the category, including sales, margin, and stock turn.
• Lead supplier negotiations on price, terms, promotions, and new product development.
• Develop and execute range reviews in line with customer insight and market trends.
• Plan and manage promotional activity in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Monitor competitor activity and pricing to maintain a competitive position.
• Work cross-functionally with buying, supply chain, and store operations teams.
• Present category performance and plans to senior stakeholders.

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• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Genuine influence over a high-profile category within the business.
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular site visits.

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