Procurement Manager at RVG, leading systems improvements and supplier management in UK retirement communities. Shape procurement function independently with strong ownership and autonomy.
About the role
- Senior Category Manager overseeing category strategy and supplier negotiations for Pet Drugs Online's Pet Food. Driving trading performance and product compliance with strong commercial insight.
Responsibilities
- Develop strong range architecture and run reviews to optimise performance and customer relevance.
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and line exits.
- Negotiate costs, terms and funding, securing vendor income across all streams.
- Build strong supplier partnerships to drive collaboration and innovation.
- Track trading results and act quickly to maximise sales and margin.
- Partner with Supply Chain to improve availability, forecasting and OTIF.
- Implement plans to address underperformance.
- Maintain competitive pricing and develop promotional and seasonal plans with supplier support.
- Collaborate with Digital Trading to execute promotions online.
- Ensure accurate product data, imagery and compliance across all touchpoints.
- Work with Digital, Content and Ops to improve discoverability and conversion.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing, Digital, Operations and Finance.
- Deliver plans through clear commercial storytelling and data‑led insight.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years’ experience in category management, buying or commercial trading
- Proven expertise within grocery, FMCG, pet food or multi‑SKU retail
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing vendor income
- Excellent analytical capability and confidence owning a P&L
- Experience building ranges, pricing strategies and trading plans
- Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels
- A proactive, organised and commercially sharp mindset
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