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Category Manager

The Advocate Group are supporting a leading Food business in the search of comme...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Advocate Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven category management experience within FMCG
Strong Nielsen and Kantar expertise
Excellent analytical and storytelling skills
Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a proactive mindset

Job Responsibility

Own a key retail relationship, using market insight and category expertise to develop compelling recommendations that deliver growth for both customer and category
Work cross-functionally, bringing the voice of the customer into the business and help influence strategic decision-making at every level

What we offer

Competitive salary + bonus
Hybrid working model (3 days office-based)
Enhanced pension and healthcare benefits
Additional holiday options and wellbeing support
Excellent career development within a market-leading food business

Fulltime

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Category Manager

We are looking for a Category Manager to be responsible for the delivery of Cate...

Location

United Kingdom , Park Royal

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Retail sector (Buying Sales or Category Management)
The ability to confidently demonstrate tenacity, determination, and assertiveness in pursuit of a commercially successful outcome, managing conflict where necessary
The ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skills
A strong and effective negotiator
Experience of creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans
Numerate, with experience of analysing performance and market data
Problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin, retail POR and cash profit
Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categories
Working closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans
Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met
Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives
Ranging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategy
Planning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departments
Range management and development – identifying gaps, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price proposition
Define and manage the strategy for Own Brand to ensure the Category has the correct balance of branded and own brand products to deliver a commercially sound range/portfolio

What we offer

Competitive salary
Pension
22 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional days
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Onsite parking

Fulltime

Category Manager

Are you a Category Manager ready to step into a role where you can truly shape t...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

60000.00 GBP / Year

Signature Career Management

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience within FMCG category management (ideally drinks or adjacent categories)
Strong understanding of UK retail landscape (grocery + convenience)
Confident using Nielsen / Kantar / IRI data to build actionable insight
Someone who can balance data-driven thinking with strong stakeholder engagement
A proactive, growth mindset and someone who wants to build, influence and make an impact

Job Responsibility

Leading the development of category vision and long-term strategy
Partnering with key grocery and convenience customers to deliver insight-led growth plans
Using data to uncover new distribution, ranging and channel opportunities
Owning category performance, turning insight into clear, compelling commercial stories
Playing a key role in shaping the future direction of the brand within its category

Fulltime

Category Manager

As Category Manager, you will lead the charge on category strategies that make r...

Location

United Kingdom , Essex

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

FMCG Selection

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in FMCG category, commercial, or strategy roles, typically five years or more
Strong understanding of key data sources such as Kantar, Nielsen, IRI, and Dunnhumby
Experience in branded food or drink, ideally within chilled or adjacent categories
A track record of delivering growth through customer-facing category roles

Job Responsibility

Lead category strategy and planning that drives growth and shopper engagement
Identify trends and turn them into opportunities that excite both retailers and shoppers
Create annual category plans aligned with brand vision and retailer priorities
Analyse EPOS and panel data to deliver insight-led recommendations
Build trusted relationships with retailers and become their go-to category expert
Optimise assortment, distribution, and space to maximise performance
Shape pricing and promotional strategies that deliver profitable growth
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute best-in-class plans
Support new product launches with insight-led strategies and manage exit plans for underperforming lines

What we offer

Car allowance of £6,400
10% bonus
Pension
Healthcare

Fulltime

Category Manager

ATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Global Category Mana...

Location

Italy , Castel Bolognese

Salary:

Not provided

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment
Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required)
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams

Job Responsibility

Strategic Sourcing: Develop, implement, and govern comprehensive category procurement strategies (vision, goals, actions) to support long-term business growth
Spend & Cost Management: Own the total global spend for the assigned material categories, utilizing data analysis and historical benchmarking to achieve tangible savings
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Evaluate, approve, and manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring alignment with ATS objectives and ethical standards
Commercial Negotiations: Lead the negotiation of framework agreements, including pricing, commercial terms, discounts, and rebates applicable across multiple complex projects
Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Partner closely with ATS divisions globally to align and define customized category strategies that meet specific divisional business needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Take a leading role in cost-saving workshops and actively contribute to technical VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Problem Solving: Act as the primary single point of contact for complex or unusual supply chain issues, establishing clear ownership and resolution

What we offer

Flexible work schedules (where applicable)
annual cash incentive
full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits

Category Manager

A Category Manager is responsible for driving on-ground operations. This would p...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

Urban Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6 months -2 years of work experience
Proficient in advanced Excel/ SQL/Tableau/Power BI
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requires solving ambiguous problems, and is highly outcome-oriented
Hustle and get things done attitude

Job Responsibility

Drive onboarding of great service professionals in the category - involves thinking through the full supply chain - sourcing, selection, and training of partners
Be part of projects that are focused on improving customer and partner experience
Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners in marketing, technology, and product to execute multiple category and central-level projects

What we offer

A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities
Work closely with strong leaders who are amongst the best in the country when it comes to operational excellence and consumer obsession
A lot of freedom and ownership to propose and change the way we do things
Growth opportunities within UC via our robust internal mobility program

Category Manager

A Category Manager is responsible for driving on-ground operations. This would p...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Urban Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6 months -2 years of work experience
Proficient in advanced Excel/ SQL/Tableau/Power BI
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requires solving ambiguous problems, and is highly outcome-oriented
Hustle and get things done attitude

Job Responsibility

Drive onboarding of great service professionals in the category
Be part of projects that are focused on improving customer and partner experience
Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners in marketing, technology, and product to execute multiple category and central-level projects

What we offer

A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities
Work closely with strong leaders who are amongst the best in the country when it comes to operational excellence and consumer obsession
A lot of freedom and ownership to propose and change the way we do things
Growth opportunities within UC via our robust internal mobility program

Fulltime

Category Manager

Category Manager - Fruit & Veg at Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland. M...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in Category Management or Senior Buying (ideally food/fresh)
Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and supplier management expertise
Confident using data and insight to inform decisions and strategy
Passion for sustainability and responsible sourcing
A collaborative, fast-paced mindset with the ability to influence and deliver

Job Responsibility

Leading the category strategy to drive growth, cost optimisation and innovation
Owning supplier relationships, negotiations and contract management
Identifying new suppliers and bringing fresh thinking into the category
Driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring full supply chain transparency
Working with development chefs to support menu and product development
Delivering financial targets including inflation mitigation and commercial value
Influencing internal stakeholders and supporting sales and bid activity

What we offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Genuine career progression and development opportunities
Collaborate with industry-leading suppliers and culinary teams

Fulltime

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