Category Management Lead MFC Spain

Delivery Hero
Madrid
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical mindset","Prioritization","Time management","Collaboration"]

Own and grow categories end-to-end for darkstore grocery experiences, defining assortment, pricing, and in-app visibility to improve AOV, gross margin, and category penetration. Build best-in-class assortments, manage product lifecycles, and act on underperforming items. Lead supplier relationships by negotiating yearly contracts and securing funding for promotions, while partnering with Brand Ads and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations and Demand Planning.

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Category Management Lead MFC Spain

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Job Summary

Own and grow categories end-to-end for darkstore grocery experiences, defining assortment, pricing, and in-app visibility to improve AOV, gross margin, and category penetration. Build best-in-class assortments, manage product lifecycles, and act on underperforming items. Lead supplier relationships by negotiating yearly contracts and securing funding for promotions, while partnering with Brand Ads and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations and Demand Planning.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own categories end-to-end by defining and executing category strategy across assortment, pricing, and in-app visibility.
  • •Build and manage assortments within darkstores, including identifying opportunities, following trends, and managing product lifecycle and underperformers.
  • •Lead supplier relationships by negotiating yearly contracts, improving commercial terms, and securing funding for promotions and campaigns.
  • •Collaborate with the Brand Ads team to plan and execute in-store campaigns and promotions.
  • •Work cross-functionally with Operations and Demand Planning to ensure execution, availability, and a positive customer experience; oversee UX and pricing and support/mentor junior team members.
  • •Support and mentor junior team members or interns.

Key Requirements

  • •At least 4 years of experience as a category manager or category buyer, preferably in FMCG within an e-commerce environment.
  • •Strong negotiation skills, including closing yearly supplier contracts and leading ad-hoc negotiations.
  • •Analytical mindset to interpret data, analyze reports, and translate insights into clear action plans.
  • •Strong prioritization and time-management skills focused on high-impact initiatives.
  • •Native-level Spanish and fluency in English.
Experience:4+ yearsFMCGE-commerceCategory managementDarkstores
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical mindsetPrioritizationTime managementCollaboration
Languages:SpanishEnglish

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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