Senior Category Manager - Citrus

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Citrus to drive global revenue and category excellence. This strategic role involves managing product portfolios, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the citrus industry, excellent relationship-building skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a dedicated team focused on innovation and customer satisfaction, while enjoying a supportive work environment that values growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

BUPA medical/dental

Pension (9%)

Life assurance

Income protection

SAYE

Shares

Work/life balance support

Social events

Qualifications

• Degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in food, flavour ingredients, or citrus industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Citrus.
• Lead citrus sourcing and maintain supply chain relationships.
• Analyze market trends and guide product innovation.

Skills

Team player

Customer-focused mindset

Relationship building

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree in business or technical field

5+ years in food or citrus industries

Job description

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Senior Category Manager - Citrus, Bury St Edmunds

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Client:

Treatt

Location:

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are a trusted manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredients serving the global beverage, flavour, fragrance, and consumer goods markets from our bases in the UK, US, and China.

Founded in 1886, we have a long history of making the world taste better. We are committed to continuous improvement and have a strategic path that drives us forward.

Our team is creative, technically skilled, and dedicated, enabling us to develop and supply a range of products to meet even the most adventurous needs.

Our staff across logistics, HR, finance, operations, R&D, sales, marketing, planning, IT, and procurement work together, making us a preferred partner for our international customers.

Job title: Senior Category Manager - Citrus

Reporting to: Regional Managing Director

Location: UK or USA

Hours: 37.5 / 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

The Senior Category Manager – Citrus is a strategic role responsible for driving global revenue, margin growth, and category excellence across the Citrus portfolio. This involves managing the product portfolio, strategic sourcing, asset utilization, and financial performance. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align strategies with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives, ensuring high profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role will be responsible for key financial metrics including revenue, contribution, and material costs.

What it’s like to work here

We have been making the world taste better since 1886, selling over 3000 products in more than 90 countries. We are on an exciting journey to become the partner of choice for leading flavour, fragrance, beverage, and consumer brands. Join over 400 international experts working together to delight our customers. We value our people’s happiness and growth, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment.

Here’s what some of our employees say:

• “Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard...”
• “Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills...”
• “Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with opportunities to learn and develop...”

What you’ll be doing

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Category Strategy Development:

• Develop and execute category strategies for Citrus to achieve growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitors to identify growth opportunities and guide product innovation and sourcing.
• Act as a Citrus advisor to customers, addressing challenges and providing tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with sales to develop value propositions and strengthen key relationships.
• Provide educational opportunities on Citrus offerings within the organization.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Lead citrus sourcing, maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain.
• Travel to Citrus suppliers and scout new sources globally.
• Support quality control in aligning product specifications.
• Advise on long-term and tactical purchasing strategies.
• Lead Citrus trading to enhance sales and profit.
• Attend industry conferences and build networks within the citrus industry.
• Oversee product lifecycle, including innovation, optimization, and rationalization.
• Manage product costing and pricing quarterly.
• Build business cases for capabilities at production sites and support customer pipeline opportunities.
• Lead performance reviews and share insights to drive strategic decisions.

What we’re looking for

Skills and Abilities:

• Team player with a customer-focused mindset and interest in Beverage and Citrus markets.
• Excellent relationship-building and leadership skills, especially in matrix organizations.
• Ability to influence at the executive level.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive, results-driven, and capable of initiating improvements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insights.
• Ownership mentality with a growth mindset, able to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business, technical field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in food, flavour ingredients, or citrus industries, in a commercial, technical, or sourcing role.
• Preferred: 5+ years in citrus industry.

What we’ll do for you

We offer an excellent package, including:

USA

Competitive salary, vacation, bonus, medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, 401k (up to 6%), disability insurance, life insurance, stock options.

UK

Competitive salary, holiday entitlement, bonus, BUPA medical/dental, pension (9%), life assurance, income protection, SAYE, shares.

Both locations

Support for work/life balance, wellbeing initiatives, community and charity involvement, social events.

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