Category Manager

Job description

Do you want to be the superhero of Sweden's grocery retail revolution? Do you have a black (or pink) belt in category management and grocery sales? If you're nodding your head in excitement, keep reading! We're on the hunt for a category mastermind to join our team and help us unleash the awesomeness of Sweden's trendiest digital food chain. At foodora market, we're not just breaking records, we're breaking the mold for the entire grocery industry and now it’s your time to join the ride!

Acting as the “business owner” and be fully responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category End to end category management including managing performance of the product portfolio, developing and growing supplier relationships, expanding product selection and supplier base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences

• Ensure foodora market categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing
• Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods
• Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category.
• Provide insight to the commercial team and work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply
• Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage
• Work cross functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in merchandising / buying, retail and category management Experience in supplier negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management and product development Superb business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)

• Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills Great communication skills (both oral and written) in Swedish and English are a must Mastery of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is preferred A plus is if you are highly analytical and strong in following up sales performance, margins, and key commercial KPIs.

Experience from roles such as controller, strategic purchaser, or similar analytical positions within purchasing or retail is considered a strong advantage, as it brings a structured, data-driven approach to category performance and decision-making.