Senior Category Manager, Europe

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the creation of optimised product ranges for Frozen Vegetables, Frozen Fruits and Frozen Potato categories, balancing European scale with local needs.
• Lead category strategy, assortment architecture, supplier portfolio and innovation roadmaps.
• Manage full product lifecycle, identifying opportunities for launches, optimisation and discontinuations.

Buying Responsibilities (30-40%):

• Lead sourcing activities for new strategic projects and emerging categories.
• Act as both Buyer and Category Manager for assigned projects, managing supplier selection, negotiations and commercial terms.
• Deliver procurement initiatives that generate value through cost optimisation, innovation and supply security.

You (Qualifications):

• Significant experience in category management, sourcing and supplier management, ideally in foodservice, retail, FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven track record of driving sales, margin improvement, category growth and procurement value through effective strategies.
• Highly analytical with ability to leverage consumer insights, market data and financial analysis for fact-based decisions.