Catering Category Manager

WR Logistics; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension

Life assurance

30 days holiday incl bank holidays

Onsite parking

Job summary

WR Logistics in Bradford is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to lead category strategy, supplier relationships and drive sales, margins and profitability within the catering/foodservice sector.

This onsite role offers a competitive package with private medical cover, pension, life assurance, 30 days' holiday including bank holidays and onsite parking as part of a multinational business.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering/foodservice category management or buying.
• Strong commercial and negotiation abilities.
• Solid understanding of pricing, margins and supplier funding.
• Excellent analytical and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies, ranges, pricing and promotional plans.
• Lead supplier negotiations to maximise income, funding, margins and profitability.
• Build strong supplier relationships and deliver Joint Business Plans.
• Analyse market trends and performance to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve product availability and value for customers.

Skills

Category management

Negotiations

Pricing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

Category Manager - Bradford

Up to £38,000 | Private Medical | Pension | Life Assurance | 30 days' holiday including bank holidays | Onsite parking

We're looking for a commercially driven Category Manager with proven experience in the catering/foodservice industry to join a successful, multinational business.

This is a key role with responsibility for category strategy, supplier relationships and delivering sales, margin and profit growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies, ranges, pricing and promotional plans.
• Lead supplier negotiations to maximise commercial income, funding, margins and profitability.
• Build strong supplier relationships and deliver Joint Business Plans.
• Analyse market trends and performance to identify commercial opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to improve product availability and customer value.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience within the catering/foodservice industry, ideally in category management, buying or a commercial role.
• Strong commercial skills and a track record of successful negotiations, influencing suppliers and delivering profitable outcomes.
• Excellent understanding of pricing, margins, sales and supplier funding.
• Strong analytical, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the confidence to challenge and secure the best commercial deals.

The opportunity

Join an established, growing international business where you'll have genuine commercial ownership, influence key supplier partnerships and make a direct impact on business performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, private medical cover, pension, life assurance, 30 days' total holiday including bank holidays, and onsite parking.