Category Manager

Category Manager (Fresh Fish) Vacancy - URGENT!Annual Salary: £55k per annum, negotiable DOELocation: West LondonJob Type: Full-time, HybridWe are seeking a Category Manage (Fresh Fish) / Wet Fish Buyer to manage our entire fresh fish category. This role is crucial for sourcing, merchandising, and ensuring alignment with industry trends and market demands. The successful candidate will have a profound understanding of the seafood market, sustainable sourcing practices, and will be instrumental in maximizing profitability while maintaining the highest standards of quality and freshness.Day-to-day of the role:Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for the fish category, aligning with company objectives and market trends.Product Assortment: Define the optimal product mix to meet customer needs and reflect industry trends, ensuring a diverse range of fish products.Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing, contracts, and promotional offers, and ensure timely delivery of fresh stock.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure all fish products meet safety, freshness, and sustainability standards.Contract Management: Manage annual pricing contracts, define team structure and roles in the buying process, and establish relevant policies.Inventory Management: Oversee stock levels and collaborate with the operations team to ensure supply chain ..... full job details .....