Job Title: Category Manager
Permanent Part Time position - 27 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 per annum (pro-rata salary for 27 hours per week)
Location: Glastonbury area
About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Category Manager to oversee multiple product ranges. This is a hands‑on role combining strategy, supplier relationships, and creativity, helping deliver product ranges that customers love while reflecting ethical and sustainable values.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage product ranges from sourcing to launch, ensuring they meet customer needs and business goals
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing, terms, and promotions
* Set and review pricing and margins to balance competitiveness, profitability, and brand values
* Monitor sales, stock, and performance data to make informed decisions on product selection, promotions, and range adjustments
* Develop seasonal layouts, promotional displays, and in‑store presentation to enhance the customer experience
* Collaborate across teams to deliver smooth execution and consistent standards
* Stay informed on industry trends, customer preferences, and sustainability practices to guide category decisions
* Champion ethical, sustainable, and responsible sourcing throughout all decisions
Who You Are
* Experience in a Category Manager, Buyer, or similar role within food retail, consumer goods or grocery.
* Strong commercial skills, confident in pricing, margins, and supplier negotiations
* Data‑driven and able to make independent decisions
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Passion for food, sustainability, and ethical retail is highly desirable
What We Offer
* Competitive pay and benefits package
* 6 weeks of annual leave
* The opportunity to shape product ranges that make a real difference
* A supportive, collaborative, and values‑led working environment
* Genuine opportunities to grow, develop, and influence the business
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