Category Manager (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables or Non-Food)

Overview

Salary : upto 20k

Category Management & Strategy

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned Food and Non-Food product ranges
• Analyze market trends, customer demand, and competitor activity
• Identify new product opportunities to improve category performance
• Work with business units to drive category growth and sales

Supplier & Procurement Management

• Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, rebates, and commercial terms
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with agreements
• Maintain supplier database and contract documentation

Pricing & Commercial Performance

• Develop and manage pricing strategies for assigned categories
• Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining profitability
• Secure supplier rebates, discounts, and promotional support
• Support achievement of revenue and margin targets

Inventory & Product Management

• Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal availability
• Manage slow-moving and excess inventory
• Optimize product assortment and storage efficiency
• Coordinate with operations for demand planning

Sales & Marketing Coordination

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for promotions and campaigns
• Support product launches and category promotions
• Contribute category insights to improve customer engagement and sales performance

Systems, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies and SOPs
• Maintain accurate records using ERP and company systems
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and IMS policies
• Prepare regular reports on category performance and supplier activity

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, sales, marketing, business units)
• Engage with external suppliers and vendors
• Support cross-functional business initiatives

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• Category sales growth
• Gross margin and profitability improvement
• Supplier performance and compliance
• Cost savings through negotiation and sourcing
• Inventory efficiency and stock availability
• Accuracy of records and contract management