Category Manager - Beers & Spirits

Our client, a market leading procurement organisation, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager to join their team. The Category Manager will be commercially driven and have a background in Beers & Spirits sector.

This is a hybrid role with 2/3 days in the London office.

Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager

• Lead strategic development of the Beers & Spirits category, creating a robust three year growth and income plan.
• Manage supplier and contract relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance oversight.
• Develop market driven insights and use competitor data to strengthen market position.
• Drive supply chain performance, ensuring contracted manufacturers deliver against service expectations.
• Identify commercial opportunities that enhance client value and category performance.
• Work closely with internal teams across retail, commercial and supply chain.
• Support new business bids, mobilisations and operational projects within the sector.
• Travel to client and supplier sites as required.

Key Experience for the Category Manager

• Strong background in the Beers & Spirits sector.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to deliver against stretching targets.
• Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation and complex contract delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience managing multiple projects with cross functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, pressurised environment.

Please apply as directed!