Category Executive

Category Executive (Catering Supplies) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Join A Leading Force in Foodservice! Working for a market-leading company who are dedicated to delivering excellence across the foodservice industry. The Catering Supplies category plays a crucial role in their continued success. They're looking for a Category Executive to support the growth and maintenance of this dynamic category. If you’re a detail-oriented, commercially driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you! What You’ll Be Doing As a Category Executive, you will: ✅ Support category development – Ensure the catering supplies range is up-to-date, competitive, and aligned with market trends. ✅ Coordinate new product launches – Work with suppliers, marketing, and sales teams to maximise exposure and sales opportunities. ✅ Optimise product performance – Identify slow/zero-selling products and implement action plans to drive sales or exit stock effectively. ✅ Maintain product data accuracy – Ensure all product details (barcodes, descriptions, supplier codes) are current and correct in the systems. ✅ Resolve supplier & finance queries – Work closely with buyers and finance teams to ensure seamless supplier transactions and issue resolution. ✅ Analyse commodity price trends – Monitor pricing movements to support commercial decision-making. What They're Looking For They need someone who is: ✔ Highly organised with strong attention to detail. ✔ Commercially aware with an understanding of market trends and supplier management. ✔ A strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across departments. ✔ Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to work independently. ✔ Experienced in category management or a related field (ideally within catering supplies, foodservice, or FMCG). Familiarity with Mintec for commodity price tracking and experience in managing cross-functional relationships is a plus! Why Join? 🌟 Be part of an award-winning, customer-focused business 📈 Grow your career with hands-on experience in category management 💡 Work with a supportive and collaborative team 🏆 Enjoy great benefits Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now