Senior Category Leader - Groceries & Non-Food

Delivery Hero; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Delivery Hero's foodpanda Singapore is seeking a Lead, Category Management (Groceries & Non-Food) to drive strategic planning and execution for the groceries business. The role focuses on pricing, promotions, range optimization, and supplier negotiations to grow topline and margin in a fast-paced market.

You will own cross-functional collaboration with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Ops, and Marketing, while mentoring a team to deliver exceptional results and foster talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years in merchandising/buying and category management or related consulting with track record of delivering results.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing small teams and developing employees.
• Strong business judgment with successful negotiations and relationship management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a demanding environment with attention to detail.
• Expertise in interpreting data and providing strategic recommendations.
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge in E-commerce is a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as P&L owner across Groceries & Non-Food categories.
• Own team OKRs including Topline, Margins, NMR and shrinkage.
• Develop and execute category strategy, pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost prices.
• Ensure optimal selection and competitive pricing through local/international sourcing.
• Source and build supplier base, negotiate terms, secure advertising spend, ensure flow of goods.
• Develop sourcing and extended range for high quality, value goods year-round.
• Use data-driven decisions to forecast demand and collaborate with marketing and supply chain.
• Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Ops and Marketing on strategic projects.
• Conduct regular business reviews and JBPs with key suppliers.
• Deep dive into categories to refine long-term strategies.
• Lead and develop the team to excel in execution and career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Data interpretation

Fluent English

E-commerce knowledge

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delivery Hero's foodpanda Singapore is seeking a Lead, Category Management (Groceries & Non-Food) to drive strategic planning and execution for the groceries business. The role focuses on pricing, promotions, range optimization, and supplier negotiations to grow topline and margin in a fast-paced market.

You will own cross-functional collaboration with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Ops, and Marketing, while mentoring a team to deliver exceptional results and foster talent development.