Strategic Food Category Manager

Portfolio Procurement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Procurement is assisting a leading London-based client to recruit for a Food Category Manager. You will manage and develop a range of categories to improve price, performance, and availability for customers.

Key responsibilities include negotiating pricing/promotions, analyzing trends, reviewing suppliers, and ensuring product availability. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, with prior experience as a buyer in food.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer in a food business.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product planning and pricing.
• Negotiate pricing and promotional activities.
• Participate in supplier and category reviews with insights on trends and demand.
• Build relationships with suppliers to offer the best products for customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet KPIs.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure product availability.

Skills

Buyer (food)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Portfolio Procurement is assisting a leading London-based client to recruit for a Food Category Manager. You will manage and develop a range of categories to improve price, performance, and availability for customers.

Key responsibilities include negotiating pricing/promotions, analyzing trends, reviewing suppliers, and ensuring product availability. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, with prior experience as a buyer in food.