Category Manager
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Foodora is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for groceries. At foodora market, we’re building Sweden’s fastest-growing digital-first grocery chain — combining convenience, smart technology, and ultra-fast delivery across a network of local stores. With a curated selection of everyday essentials and fresh produce, delivered in minutes, we’re setting new standards for how groceries fit into modern life.
As part of Delivery Hero, a global leader in Q-commerce and local delivery, we’re constantly innovating to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. Now, we're looking for a driven and experienced Category Manager to take our fresh food offering to the next level.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As Category Manager for fresh food categories, you’ll take full ownership of performance, strategy, and growth in a key part of our assortment. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape assortment strategy, drive negotiations with suppliers, and optimize both customer experience and commercial performance.
You’ll work cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, product, and operations to ensure a seamless and strategic approach to category management — from sourcing to shelf to doorstep.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Act as the business owner for fresh categories (fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat & seafood), with full P&L ownership
- Lead end-to-end category management, including product portfolio performance, pricing, promotions, expanding product selection and developing & growing supplier relationships
- Ensure foodora market categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing
- Build and maintain a high-quality supplier base and negotiate improved terms and marketing support to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round
- Utilize data to drive decisions, forecast demand, and inform cross-functional collaboration
- Work closely with supply chain to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste
- Partner across teams to deliver commercial and strategic projects
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in category management, retail or merchandising / buying
- Strong track record in supplier negotiations, pricing, inventory management, and product development
- Previous experience managing fresh categories (fruits, vegetables, dairy, or meat & seafood)
- Business-savvy with excellent analytical and commercial skills and have a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management (both internal and external)
- Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Excel and other relevant tools is preferred
Who we are:
Foodora is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Foodora Sweden is collaborating with Nigel Wright Group for this recruitment. We look forward to your application with an updated CV. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process include these in your application. Please also note that the applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.
