Commercial Category Manager / Procurement Manager (Wholesale)

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field (advantageous).
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in FMCG wholesale or retail buying.
• Proven experience managing Food and/or Liquor categories.
• Strong background in high-volume, low-margin trading environments.
• Experience managing multi-branch or regional category portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating trading terms, rebates, and promotional funding.
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring junior buyers (advantageous).

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Performance

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with wholesale trading objectives.
• Drive sales growth, margin achievement, and stock turn performance.
• Manage category budgets including sales, GP, and promotional participation.