Lead, Category Management (Groceries & Non-Food)

Delivery Hero
Singapore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Business judgment","Negotiation","Relationship management","Communication","Organizational skills"]

Own the P&L across Groceries & Non-Food categories and drive category strategy, pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost to grow sales and margin. Lead team OKRs (Topline, Margins, NMR, shrinkage), develop supplier relationships and sourcing strategy, and use data to guide commercial decisions. Partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Marketing, and manage inventory, wastage, and regular business reviews.

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Lead, Category Management (Groceries & Non-Food)

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Job Summary

Own the P&L across Groceries & Non-Food categories and drive category strategy, pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost to grow sales and margin. Lead team OKRs (Topline, Margins, NMR, shrinkage), develop supplier relationships and sourcing strategy, and use data to guide commercial decisions. Partner cross-functionally with Product, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Marketing, and manage inventory, wastage, and regular business reviews.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as P&L owner across Groceries & Non-Food categories, understanding internal and external drivers affecting the business.
  • •Own team OKRs and key metrics (Topline, Margins, NMR, shrinkage).
  • •Develop and execute category strategy including pricing, promotions, range, availability, and cost prices to expand sales and margin.
  • •Source and build supplier base, negotiate improved terms, secure supplier advertising spend, and ensure reliable goods flow.
  • •Use data-driven insights to guide category decisions; partner with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, manage inventory/wastage, and run regular business reviews with key suppliers.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree.
  • •Minimum 8 years experience in merchandising/buying and category management/business management or consulting with a proven results track record.
  • •Proven leadership experience managing or coordinating small teams with a focus on employee development.
  • •Strong business judgment with successful negotiation and relationship management (internal and external).
  • •Ability to work autonomously in a demanding, ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail; interpret data and provide strategic recommendations.
Experience:8+ yearsE-commerceQ-commerce
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipBusiness judgmentNegotiationRelationship managementCommunicationOrganizational skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Google WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

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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