Senior Category Manager

Natura Market; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Natura Market in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead end-to-end category strategy across key product lines. This on-site role focuses on assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and vendor management to drive growth and profitability.

You will analyze sales performance, negotiate with suppliers, optimize inventory, and collaborate with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance to deliver a differentiated product offering aligned with health and wellness trends.

Qualifications

• Strong category management skills with experience leading assortment, pricing, and promotions for retail or eCommerce.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret sales data and margins.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, and inventory optimization.
• Background in sales or commercial roles aligned to revenue targets.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Familiarity with health, wellness, or specialty food categories.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end category strategy including assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Analyze sales, margins, and performance to identify growth.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform decisions.
• Manage inventory and procurement planning.

Skills

Category management

Assortment planning

Pricing promotions

Vendor negotiations

Inventory optimization

Data analytics

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Natura Market is an online retailer specializing in healthy foods and natural personal care products from leading and emerging brands. The company focuses on providing convenient access to Paleo, Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, and Plant Based products to customers across Canada. Natura Market is committed to making better-for-you choices easier by curating high-quality items that meet diverse nutritional and lifestyle needs. Team members join a fast-growing, customer-centric business that values innovation, product knowledge, and a passion for health and wellness.

Role Description

The Senior Category Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mississauga, ON. This position is responsible for owning end-to-end category strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, promotion, and vendor management for key product categories. Day-to-day activities include analyzing sales and margin performance, identifying growth opportunities, leading negotiations with suppliers, and optimizing inventory and procurement plans. The Senior Category Manager collaborates closely with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance teams to drive category performance and deliver a differentiated product offering. This role also involves monitoring market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to inform category decisions and support long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong category management skills, including experience leading assortment strategy, pricing, and promotional planning for retail or eCommerce categories.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret sales data, margins, and consumer insights, and to make data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management, with a focus on favorable terms, quality, and continuity of supply.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, and inventory optimization within a fast-paced retail or CPG environment.
• Background in sales or commercial roles, with the ability to align category strategy to revenue and profitability targets.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and comfort handling multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or a related field; relevant retail or eCommerce experience is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with health, wellness, or specialty food categories, and an interest in dietary lifestyle trends such as Paleo, Keto, and Plant Based products.