Category Head - Food & Beverage - B2B Quick Commerce

Category Head - Food & Beverage Industry: B2B Quick Commerce Location: Delhi NCR Experience: 10 - 15 years Function: Category Management - Business - P&L About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Category Head - Food & Beverage to lead the growth and development of a high-potential category for a fast-growing consumer internet business. The role will be responsible for owning the category P&L, growth strategy, assortment, supplier ecosystem, pricing, and overall business performance . The ideal candidate will bring strong category management experience along with demonstrated ability to build and scale businesses in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: - Own the end-to-end P&L for the Food & Beverage category, including revenue, margins, contribution and profitability. - Develop and execute the category strategy across assortment, pricing, promotions, sourcing and customer proposition. - Identify and build new growth opportunities within the category based on consumer trends, market intelligence and competitive analysis. - Own the category assortment and portfolio , ensuring the right mix of products, brands and price points. - Build and manage relationships with brands, manufacturers, distributors and other strategic partners . - Drive negotiations with suppliers and partners to improve commercial terms, margins and availability . - Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Product, Finance and Operations teams to deliver category objectives. - Develop category-level business plans, forecasts and growth initiatives and track performance against key metrics. - Use data and consumer insights to identify opportunities for improving conversion, basket size, repeat purchases and category profitability . - Lead strategic initiatives around new product launches, private labels, partnerships and category expansion , where relevant. - Build and mentor a high-performing category team. Candidate Profile: We are looking for candidates with: - 10 - 15 years of overall experience , with significant experience in Category Management - Business - P&L roles. - Strong experience in Food & Beverage, FMCG, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, D2C or Consumer Internet . - Demonstrated experience of owning a category - business and driving revenue and profitability . - Strong understanding of assortment, pricing, promotions, sourcing and vendor management . - Excellent analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data into business decisions. - Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. - Experience managing and developing teams. - An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-paced environment . Preferred Background: Candidates from organisations in E-commerce, Quick Commerce, FMCG, Food & Beverage, D2C and Consumer Internet would be relevant. Key Skills: - Category Management - P&L Management - Food & Beverage - FMCG - E-commerce - Vendor Management - Pricing - Assortment - Business Strategy - Revenue Growth - Team Management