Category Manager (Fresh)

Portfolio Procurement; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager for a fresh food category in London. The role involves developing supplier relationships, executing strategies, and staying updated with market trends. Candidates should have experience in fresh category management and be open to early starts. Competitive benefits are included, such as onsite parking and a health program.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Health and Wellness programme

Great career progression opportunities

Car & cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within fresh category management, particularly in fish buying.
• Flexibility for early starts (4/5am).

Responsibilities

• Develop strong and long-lasting supplier relationships.
• Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category.
• Work closely with other category managers.
• Stay updated with market trends.
• Develop optimal product mix.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Strategy execution

Market trend analysis

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by a leading foodservice business to recruit for a Category Manager (Fresh)

Main purpose of the job

• Develop strong and long‑lasting supplier relationships
• Execute short and long term strategies for the Fresh Category
• Work and communicate closely with other category managers
• Stay updated with market trends
• Develop and create optimal product mix

Job Requirements

• Experience within fresh category management (fish buying would be beneficial)
• Early starts 4/5am

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Health and Wellness programme
• Great career progression opportunities
• Car & cycle to work scheme

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply with your most up to date CV.