Category Manager - Buying, Stoke-on-Trent
Client:
MorePeople
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Title: Category Manager - Buying
Salary: Up to £65K DOE
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Work Pattern: Hybrid / 2 days in office - 3 days WFH
This is a brilliant opportunity for a Buying Manager with Fresh Produce experience to join a forward-thinking, values-led business with significant growth potential!
We’re working with a fast-growing food company committed to reducing food waste by partnering with UK growers and delivering sustainable solutions to consumers. They are seeking a Category Manager to support their growth journey.
Role responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of category reviews, promotional performance, and range analysis, providing actionable insights to inform strategy.
2. Utilize data sources (Nielsen, Kantar, IRI, retailer systems) to develop compelling narratives for major UK retailers.
3. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and NPD teams to shape innovation pipelines and support product sell-in.
4. Present confidently to retail partners, promoting the category and identifying growth opportunities.
5. Contribute to building a values-led brand with sustainability at its core.
6. Proven experience as a Category Manager (or a strong Executive ready to step up) with at least 3 years in Fresh Produce.
7. Strong data analysis skills combined with excellent communication and influencing abilities.
8. Collaborative, confident presenter, motivated by working in a purpose-driven, fast-paced environment.
Join us and make a real difference. Work directly with growers to shape partnerships that transform surplus produce into valuable products. Influence product strategy, innovation, and growth while contributing to sustainability and waste reduction. If you seek variety, visibility, and career growth with a market-leading brand, this is your chance.
Interested? Apply now!
Jordan from MorePeople will contact successful applicants for an initial screening and manage the process throughout.
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