Category Manager

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Stockholm, SWE
Hybrid
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Owns the assigned grocery category’s P&L and end-to-end category strategy. Responsibilities include managing product portfolios, sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, optimizing assortment, pricing, promotions, inventory, margins, and sales, and securing reliable product supply. Uses data to guide decisions and collaborates with marketing, supply chain, product, and operations on strategic projects. Requires strong analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills in Swedish and English.
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Company Description

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 around 65 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.

Job Description

Do you want to be the superhero of Sweden's grocery retail revolution? Do you have a black (or pink) belt in category management and grocery sales? If you're nodding your head in excitement, keep reading! We're on the hunt for a category mastermind to join our team and help us unleash the awesomeness of Sweden's trendiest digital food chain. At foodora market, we're not just breaking records, we're breaking the mold for the entire grocery industry and now it’s your time to join the ride!

  • Acting as the “business owner” and be fully responsible for the P&L performance of the assigned category

  • End to end category management including managing performance of the product portfolio, developing and growing supplier relationships, expanding product selection and supplier base, leading negotiations, setting category strategy, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences

  • Ensure foodora market categories has the optimal selection and strategically competitive prices in the market through local and international sourcing

  • Source and build strong supplier base to negotiate terms improvement, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable and operationally effective flow of goods

  • Work to develop new sourcing and extended range to ensure we have high quality, good value goods available to our customers year-round

  • Employ data-driven decision making to drive the category. Provide insight to the commercial team and work closely with marketing and supply chain to forecast demand and ensure consistent supply

  • Partner with supply chain team to manage inventory levels and wastage

  • Work cross functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations and Marketing to deliver strategic projects

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in merchandising / buying, retail and category management
  • Experience in supplier negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management and product development

  • Superb business judgment with 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 analytical skills

  • Great communication skills (both oral and written) in Swedish and English are a must

  • Mastery of MS Office (particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is preferred

  • A plus is if you are highly analytical and strong in following up sales performance, margins, and key commercial KPIs.

  • Experience from roles such as controller, strategic purchaser, or similar analytical positions within purchasing or retail is considered a strong advantage, as it brings a structured, data-driven approach to category performance and decision-making.

Additional Information

  • Wellness allowance topped with the opportunity to participate in many work/life balance initiatives at foodora such as free group training at Sats & reduced price on massage.
  • Employee discount at foodora (woho!) and awesome Friday breakfasts!

  • Occupational pension, incl. premium exemption insurance, accident insurance and life insurance.

  • foodora Learning - Monthly learning sessions about different topics, such as the q-commerce industry, negotiation techniques and project management combined with a structured onboarding and inspiring courses within our learning tool Sana

  • Great deals at Benify (for e.g. gym membership, e-bikes hotels, audiobooks, streaming services, clothes, kitchen supplies… and so much more!

  • Awesome AW’s and (pink) parties!

Studies have shown that women and some minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you are interested in this role and you have most of the skills we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Skills Required

  • 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, retail, or category management
  • Experience with supplier negotiations, pricing, promotions, inventory management, and product development
  • Successful negotiation track record and internal and external relationship-management experience
  • Ability to work autonomously in demanding and ambiguous environments
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Fluent written and oral Swedish and English
  • Mastery of MS Office, particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  • Experience as a controller, strategic purchaser, or in a similar analytical purchasing or retail role
  • Ability to follow up on sales performance, margins, and commercial KPIs

Delivery Hero Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delivery Hero and has not been reviewed or approved by Delivery Hero.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and everyday support include on-site gym access in Berlin, discounted sports memberships, commuter help, and food vouchers, with hybrid flexibility enhancing day-to-day experience. Feedback suggests these lifestyle perks meaningfully bolster the total package for many corporate roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Mental health and preventive care are emphasized through an Employee Assistance Program, a Headspace subscription, and on-campus health check-ups, with guidance for navigating healthcare in Germany. Some locations also highlight private health insurance, adding depth to the health offering.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an employee stock purchase plan with a matching component, and equity is common across corporate roles. Feedback suggests this accessible equity can be a notable part of total compensation in key hubs.

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The Company
HQ: Berlin
32,902 Employees

What We Do

As the world’s leading local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech but driven by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you’re from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero

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