Category Procurement Manager - London itsu [grocery] are hiring: Category Procurement Manager (Ambient & Frozen) itsu is a crusading, dynamic, & fast-growing chain of Asian-inspired healthy food shops. itsu [grocery], brings the itsu vision into retail/wholesale worldwide. itsu [grocery] is looking for a Category Procurement Manager to join its Supply Chain team. We're looking for a Category Procurement Manager to lead procurement for our ambient and frozen categories, supporting existing ranges and NPD across a growing supplier base. You'll deliver strong commercial outcomes while ensuring products meet our sourcing and certification standards and are operationally ready to launch. responsibilities Own procurement for the ambient & frozen categories, including supplier management, selection and ongoing performance monitoring. Lead price negotiations, market/commodity analysis and cost-saving initiatives. Partner with the Head of Procurement to shape and deliver the overall procurement category strategy and sourcing roadmap for ambient and frozen categories. Work with the NPD team to source new suppliers and products across all temperature regimes. Own our supplier onboarding process, ensuring supplier documentation, commercial terms and certifications are in place and kept up to date. Work closely with our project teams to lead supply chain representation in NPD / EPD for our ambient and frozen projects. Ensure operational readiness for launches and range changes, ensuring MOQs, lead times, critical paths and supply chain risks are identified, agreed and managed. you Minimum 3-5years experience in a buying, procurement or product/NPD role, ideally within FMCG, or food manufacturing Strong commercial skills and accuracy Confident with negotiations Proven record of great supplier relationship management and ability to communicate effectively with varying stakeholders Great organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally Understanding of the NPD Gate process and knowledge of supply chain operations Knowledge of Incoterms, freight and customs processes for food imports High level of data accuracy and written comprehension with strong attention to detail An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can-do, friendly attitude. Our business is constantly changing. what we offer Join an expanding food business The ability to drive change and influence the growth of the business Competitive salary Bonus scheme 25 days holiday Private Health Insurance Company Pension Scheme Free itsu lunch 50% itsu discount