Category Manager
Core
Drive commercial performance and profitability of assigned fresh produce categories while managing grower, supplier, and customer relationships.
Role type
Category Manager
Builds
Fresh produce supply chain operations and category growth strategies
Domain
Fresh produce supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
commercial acumen, negotiation, business development, fresh produce seasonality knowledge, supply chain management, performance data analysis, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Agriculture
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Manage commercial performance and profitability of assigned product categories; Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, suppliers, and key customers; Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, and other commercial arrangements; Identify and implement opportunities to drive category growth and improve margins; Monitor market trends, availability, and pricing to support informed decision-making; Support forecasting, procurement, and supply planning activities; Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to ensure product and service standards are maintained; Analyse category performance and provide insights and recommendations to support business objectives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC