Category Manager (Fresh Fish)

About the role

We are looking for a Category Manager (Fresh Fish) to lead the sourcing, merchandising and profitability of our fresh fish portfolio. You will be responsible for shaping the category strategy, ensuring high quality, sustainable sourcing and delivering value to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop short‑ and long‑term category strategies aligned with market trends.
• Define the optimal product assortment and manage the product mix.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fish suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Collaborate with quality control to guarantee safety, freshness and sustainability standards.
• Oversee inventory levels and work with operations to avoid stock‑outs or excess.
• Monitor industry trends, sustainability practices and consumer preferences.
• Drive innovation by sourcing new domestic and international fish products.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fresh food retail, preferably in seafood or fish categories.
• Proven track record in category management or buying.
• Strong understanding of seafood products, quality standards and sustainable sourcing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Data‑driven decision making
• Market trend analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to influence a key category within a leading procurement organization.