We are looking for a highly motivated and enterprising Category Manager for Food Services. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction, sourcing, execution and commercial performance of the Ready-to-Eat category in FairPrice.
The candidate will be responsible for delivering strong commercial outcomes through data-driven and customer-led decisions, while working under tight timelines in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, ease in communicating with people and has a deep sense of ownership and entrepreneur mindset. The candidate should also has the enthusiasm in food and combines analytical acumen with a practical approach to execution and is meticulous with details.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Category Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives and customer needs.
- Conduct regular reviews of category portfolio, pricing architecture, promotion strategy and merchandising principles.
- Identify opportunities to grow market presence and enhance shopper perception of quality and value.
2. Supplier Management
- Resourceful and able to communicate with all walks of life.
- Build strong relationships with key vendors to ensure quality assurance, supply sustainability and display excellence.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and licensing matters.
3. Pricing & Promotions Management
- Monitor market and consumer preferences, and competitor pricing to maintain competitiveness.
- Manage regular, tactical, and seasonal promotions to drive traffic and conversion.
- Work with key suppliers to secure supply for promotion.
- Submit, track and measure promotions.
4. Sales & Performance Management
- Monitor category sales, profitability, and stockholding; take timely corrective actions.
- Analyse shopper behaviour, transaction data, and market trends to drive performance improvements.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, store designs, food & workplace safety, task force, supply chain, finance and marketing to ensure
effective end-to-end execution.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Min 3 years of experience in category management, operation, merchandising, or buying - ideally in the F&B, fresh food, FMCG or
supermarket industry.
- Demonstrated resilience and ability to perform under pressure with tight timelines and quick turnaround.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills; comfortable with interpreting data and making fast decisions.
- Enterprising, hands-on mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent negotiation, strong communication and supplier management skills.
- A self-starter who proactively initiates actions to drive category excellence.
- Adaptable to change and willing to occasionally work beyond standard office hours to meet business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field.
Others:
Passion for food and have keen interest in knowing process details.
Required island-wide stores visit at least once weekly.
SKILLS
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
PROCUREMENT
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