Category Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Bradford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension

Life assurance

30 days’ holiday

Onsite parking

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction in Bradford is seeking a Category Manager to own key categories across the foodservice and wholesale market. You will shape ranges, pricing and promotions, and directly drive sales, margin and profit.

We’re looking for experience in foodservice, catering, FMCG wholesale, buying or category management. The role offers the chance to mentor others and work with major suppliers while contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in foodservice, catering, or FMCG wholesale.
• Experience in buying or senior sales roles is valued.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to develop category strategies and drive revenue.

Responsibilities

• Own ranges, pricing and promotions for key categories.
• Negotiate with suppliers and build strategic partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and margins.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer value.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Category Manager – Bradford

Up to £55,000 | Private Medical | Pension | Life Assurance | 30 days’ holiday | Onsite parking

Ready to make a real commercial impact in foodservice?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a successfull and growing business for an experienced Category Manager, Buyer, Senior Buyer or senior sales professional to join their commercial team and take ownership of key categories across the foodservice and wholesale market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional with experience in foodservice, catering, buying, category management or sales to make a real difference. Whether you’re looking to progress your career in category management or bring your customer, supplier and commercial expertise from a senior sales role, this could be an excellent next step.

This is a role with real influence. You’ll shape ranges, pricing and promotions, build strategic supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial opportunities and directly drive sales, margin and profit.

You’ll work with major suppliers and internal teams to identify opportunities, develop winning category strategies and deliver the best possible proposition for customers. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor others and help shape the future of your categories.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring strong commercial experience, ideally gained within foodservice, catering, FMCG wholesale, buying, category management or senior sales.

We’re particularly interested in professionals who have experience in:

• Category management, buying or procurement, including Buyer and Senior Buyer roles.
• Senior sales or commercial positions within the foodservice, catering or wholesale sectors.
• Developing customer and supplier relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and driving revenue and margin growth.
• Negotiation, pricing, promotions, range development and strategic account or category management.

You’ll have excellent negotiation, analytical and influencing skills, together with a strong understanding of customers, suppliers and the commercial dynamics of the foodservice market.

Most importantly, you’ll be commercially ambitious, proactive and confident, with the drive to turn insight and ideas into results.

About the opportunity

The successful candidate will be joining an established and growing international organisation with a strong family-owned heritage and a supportive working culture.

The business offers the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact, influence key categories and work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams. With scope for professional development and the chance to take ownership of important commercial initiatives, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress your career within the foodservice sector.

Benefits: Salary up to £55,000, private medical cover, pension, life assurance, 30 days’ total holiday including bank holidays, and onsite parking.

Tagged as: Category Manager, Catering Sales, FMCG, FMCG trading, Foodservice, Foodservice Sales Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Wholesale Buying