Head of Category Management (Wholesale)

About the role

efood, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is looking for a Head of Category Management to join its wholesale business, Alfa Dianomes, in Athens. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will drive the commercial strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships and optimise category performance across wholesale operations, leading a team of 7 professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the buying and category management strategy, optimising assortment, pricing and profitability
• Lead supplier negotiations and build long-term partnerships
• Drive category performance through pricing, promotional planning and margin optimisation
• Identify new market opportunities, consumer trends and commercial initiatives
• Oversee commercial planning, budgeting and performance monitoring
• Work with Finance, Operations and Logistics to improve inventory performance, working capital and commercial efficiency
• Lead and develop a team of 7 professionals across Category Management, Demand Planning and Master Data

Required profile

• 3-5 years of people management experience, with proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, procurement, assortment management, pricing and margin optimisation
• Excellent commercial acumen, analytical thinking and financial understanding
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Category management, demand planning and master data

What we offer

• Remuneration package, ticket restaurant card and pension plan
• Private medical and life insurance, and round-the-clock access to an online mental health platform
• Online training platform, global mobility plan and in-house cafeteria and gym
• Childcare allowance and a free efood Pro subscription