Procurement

• Drive the growth of frozen and processed meat offerings across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) by leading product assortment, marketing strategies, and vendor negotiations.
• Lead category reviews, manage product assortment, and introduce innovative products to drive growth and speed to market.
• Develop and execute promotional strategies through flyers and other initiatives aligned with category goals.
• Negotiate with vendors on marketing, promotions, and pricing; collaborate with Retail Pricing to enhance category performance.
• Support and manage Category Management Specialists, assist Procurement and Logistics teams to optimize service levels and inventory turnover.
• Set and monitor category financial targets; build strong supplier relationships to enhance product assortment, pricing, and private label development.

Category Manager – Processed Meat & Frozen

Senior Procurement Associate