Category Manager

Delivery Hero
Stockholm
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: SalesExperience: 3-5 yearsSkills: ["Business judgment","Negotiation","Relationship management","Communication","Analytical thinking","Organizational skills","Autonomy","Attention to detail"]

Own the P&L and drive end-to-end category performance for foodora market. Manage the product portfolio, supplier relationships, assortment growth, and negotiations to improve sales and margins. Secure competitive selection and pricing through local and international sourcing, ensure reliable inventory flow, and reduce wastage. Use data-driven insights to forecast demand, partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing, and deliver strategic projects and best-in-class customer experiences.

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Delivery Hero
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Category Manager

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Job Summary

Own the P&L and drive end-to-end category performance for foodora market. Manage the product portfolio, supplier relationships, assortment growth, and negotiations to improve sales and margins. Secure competitive selection and pricing through local and international sourcing, ensure reliable inventory flow, and reduce wastage. Use data-driven insights to forecast demand, partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing, and deliver strategic projects and best-in-class customer experiences.
Location: Stockholm
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the business owner and take full responsibility for the assigned category’s P&L performance.
  • •Run end-to-end category management: portfolio performance, assortment and supplier growth, negotiations, and category strategy.
  • •Source and build a strong supplier base, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure a reliable flow of goods.
  • •Develop new sourcing and extended range for high-quality, good-value products year-round.
  • •Use data-driven insights to drive category decisions, forecast demand, manage inventory levels and wastage, and partner cross-functionally to deliver strategic projects.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Wellness StipendOccupational PensionAccident InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee DiscountLearning Sessions

Key Requirements

  • •3-5 years of experience in merchandising/buying, retail, and category management.
  • •Experience with supplier negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management, and product development.
  • •Strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and relationship management (internal and external).
  • •Ability to work autonomously in a demanding, ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • •Fluent communication in Swedish and English (oral and written) and strong analytical skills.
Experience:3-5 yearsRetailGroceryCategory managementMerchandisingPurchasingSupplier negotiations
Skills:Business judgmentNegotiationRelationship managementCommunicationAnalytical thinkingOrganizational skillsAutonomyAttention to detail
Languages:SwedishEnglish
Tech Stack:MS OfficeExcelAccessPowerPointSana

Company Brief

Delivery Hero
Global online food-ordering and local delivery platform operating multiple regional brands (e.g., Foodpanda, Glovo, Talabat) across 50–70+ countries, supplying food and quick-commerce deliveries via marketplace and logistics services.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2011
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