Category Manager - Dairy & Bakery

About the Opportunity: Our client is looking for an experienced Category Manager Dairy & Bakery to own and scale the category across assortment, pricing, sourcing, promotions and overall business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Dairy and Bakery categories, with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, vendor management, category economics and retail/quick-commerce dynamics. Key Responsibilities: - Own the Dairy & Bakery category P&L, revenue and profitability. - Develop and execute the overall category strategy and growth plan. - Build the right product assortment based on customer demand, market trends and regional preferences. - Identify and onboard relevant brands, manufacturers, suppliers and local vendors. - Negotiate pricing, margins, trade terms, promotions and commercial agreements. - Drive category growth through pricing, promotions, assortment expansion and new product launches. - Analyse sales, margins, inventory, availability, wastage and customer behaviour to identify growth opportunities. - Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to maintain product availability and freshness. - Develop strategies to minimise wastage, expiry and inventory losses, particularly for perishables. - Monitor competitor pricing, assortment, promotions and market trends. - Build strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships. - Track category KPIs including GMV, revenue, gross margin, contribution margin, fill rate, availability, inventory turns and wastage. - Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, operations, product and finance teams. - Lead and mentor category team members. What We Are Looking For: - 6-10 years of experience in Category Management / Buying / Merchandising / Business roles. - Strong and relevant experience specifically across Dairy & Bakery. - Experience in e-commerce, quick commerce, modern trade, retail or FMCG.