via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·6 days ago

Food Category Manager

Portfolio Procurement
London Full-time GBP 32,000 – 35,000
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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading London based client to recruit for a Food Category Manager.

The role:

You will be charged with the management and development of a specific range of categories to improve price, performance, and availability of your assigned categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • To assist in product planning,

  • Negotiating of pricing and promotional activities.

  • Participate in supplier and category reviews, contributing insights on trends, seasonal demand, and product performance.

  • Build relationships with your suppliers, to ensure the best product offering for customers,

  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure that all KPI's are being adhered to

  • Monitor stock levels to ensure product availability

Skills and experience:
  • Previous experience as a Buyer from a food business

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes especially Excel

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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