Category Manager (Food & Frozen)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enterprising Category Manager for Food & Frozen Dept. This role is critical in shaping the strategic direction, sourcing, execution and commercial performance of selected categories in the Food & Frozen Team in FairPrice.

The candidate will be responsible for delivering strong commercial outcomes through data-driven and customer-led decisions, while working under tight timelines in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, ease in communicating with people and has a deep sense of ownership and entrepreneur mindset. The candidate should also have the enthusiasm in food and combine analytical acumen with a practical approach to execution and is meticulous with details.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Category Strategy & Planning

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with company objectives and customer needs.

Conduct regular reviews of category portfolio, pricing architecture, promotion strategy and merchandising principles.

Identify opportunities to grow market presence and enhance shopper perception of quality and value.

2. Supplier Management

Resourceful and able to communicate with all walks of life.

Build strong relationships with key vendors to ensure quality assurance, supply sustainability and display excellence.

Ensure compliance with food safety and licensing matters.

3. Pricing & Promotions Management

Monitor market and consumer preferences, and competitor pricing to maintain competitiveness.

Manage regular, tactical, and seasonal promotions to drive traffic and conversion.

Work with key suppliers to secure supply for promotion.

Submit, track and measure promotions.

4. Sales & Performance Management

Monitor category sales, profitability, and stockholding; take timely corrective actions.

Analyse shopper behaviour, transaction data, and market trends to drive performance improvements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with operations, food & workplace safety, supply chain, finance and marketing to ensure effective end-to-end execution.

Required stores visit island-wide at least once weekly.

Job Requirements

Min 5 years of experience in category management, operation, merchandising, or buying - ideally in the FMCG or supermarket industry.

Demonstrated resilience and ability to perform under pressure with tight timelines and quick turnaround.

Strong analytical and commercial skills; comfortable with interpreting data and making fast decisions.

Enterprising, hands-on mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Excellent negotiation, strong communication and supplier management skills.

A self-starter who proactively initiates actions to drive category excellence.

Adaptable to change and willing to occasionally work beyond standard office hours to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Proficient in excel and ppt.

Work Location: FairPrice Hub (Joo Koon)

Address: 1 Joo Koon Circle, #13-01, Singapore 629117