Category Leader - Global Wholesale Business

The successful candidate would have:

• Experience leading category functions within complex, fast-paced environments, influencing senior stakeholders and balancing multiple business priorities.
• Strong background in buying, trading or commercial management, with responsibility for driving category performance and business growth.
• Experienced negotiator with a track record of delivering improved commercial terms, margin enhancement and value creation.
• Data-driven decision maker, using commercial insights and performance analysis to shape strategy and support profitable outcomes.
• Effective people leader with experience developing high-performing teams, alongside strong knowledge of category management, profitability, supply chain operations and long-term business planning.

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary of £80,000 to £90,000 (experience dependent) plus package.
• Permanent position based in North West London - 5 days pw in office.

Summary

• Exciting opportunity to join a global wholesaler.
• Strong category and supplier management experience required.

About Our Client

A leading food and drink wholesaler supplying retailers, convenience stores, foodservice operators and hospitality businesses. Operating at significant scale, the business focuses on category growth, supplier partnerships, commercial performance and supply chain excellence.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing category strategies that enhance commercial performance, customer proposition and competitive positioning.
• Owning revenue, margin and budget targets, driving growth through effective commercial planning and execution.
• Leading and mentoring category teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on development and accountability.
• Building strategic supplier partnerships to strengthen commercial outcomes, improve service levels and unlock value opportunities.
• Working cross-functionally to optimise supply chain performance, maintain compliance and improve profitability.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate would have:

• Experience leading category functions within complex, fast-paced environments, influencing senior stakeholders and balancing multiple business priorities.
• Strong background in buying, trading or commercial management, with responsibility for driving category performance and business growth.
• Experienced negotiator with a track record of delivering improved commercial terms, margin enhancement and value creation.
• Data-driven decision maker, using commercial insights and performance analysis to shape strategy and support profitable outcomes.
• Effective people leader with experience developing high-performing teams, alongside strong knowledge of category management, profitability, supply chain operations and long-term business planning.

What's on Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary of £80,000 to £90,000 (experience dependent) plus package.
• Permanent position based in North West London - 5 days pw in office.