Strategic Category Manager – Merch & Pricing

Ahold Delhaize; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in the United Kingdom seeks a Category Manager to oversee vendor negotiations and category strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product assortment and performance. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, leading merchandising initiatives, and developing comprehensive category strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in retail merchandising and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunity

Training and development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in retail merchandising, supply chain, or distribution.
• Knowledge in Fresh or Center Store categories.
• Basic financial planning and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor negotiations and manage relationships.
• Collaborate on category strategy and merchandising.
• Assist in forecasting and program development.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service

Tools

SEGA DSS

LlamaSoft

WMS

Tableau

Job description

A leading grocery retailer in the United Kingdom seeks a Category Manager to oversee vendor negotiations and category strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product assortment and performance. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, leading merchandising initiatives, and developing comprehensive category strategies. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in retail merchandising and strong analytical and negotiation skills.