Category Manager

Elevation Procurement and Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a UK wide, growing and developing convenience retailer, seeking to hire a Category Manager, with a strong Grocery background.Step into a high-impact commercial role where your buying and category expertise will directly shape the offer of a growing convenience retailer. This is a chance to own key categories end-to-end, drive margin and volume, and influence how customers shop every day across a national store network. If you''re commercially sharp, data-led and ready to lead the agenda for your categories, this role offers real autonomy and visibility.About the Role:You will take full ownership of assigned categories, defining and delivering the category strategy to grow sales, profit and market share within a convenience retail environment. Working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and store operations, you will build compelling ranges, secure the best commercial terms, and ensure execution lands effectively in-store. Your decisions will directly impact customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and overall business performance.Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement category strategies for assigned product areas, aligned to the overall convenience retail proposition and commercial objectives Lead end-to-end buying activities, including branded and own-label, supplier selection, negotiation, contract management and ongoing performance review Build and optimise customer-focused ranges, ..... full job details .....