Sweet & Confectionery Category Manager

Metro AG; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro AG in Pakistan is seeking a Category Manager for Sweets & Confectionery. The role focuses on owning the strategy and performance of the category, managing supplier relationships, and shaping product offerings to maximize profitability and customer appeal.

You will oversee pricing strategies, on-boarding of new suppliers, and targeted initiatives to attract new customers while analyzing sales data to identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in business or management fields.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in related sector.
• Experience with supplier management and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships in sweets and confectionery, negotiating terms and contracts.
• Identify and onboard high-potential suppliers to expand offerings.
• Develop campaigns to attract customers and drive category growth.
• Analyze sales data, identify trends, report KPIs and progress.
• Drive product and pricing strategy with suppliers for profitability and market share.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Sales data analysis

Market trend identification

Strategic pricing

New product development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Job description

Metro AG in Pakistan is seeking a Category Manager for Sweets & Confectionery. The role focuses on owning the strategy and performance of the category, managing supplier relationships, and shaping product offerings to maximize profitability and customer appeal.

You will oversee pricing strategies, on-boarding of new suppliers, and targeted initiatives to attract new customers while analyzing sales data to identify growth opportunities.