Category Manager - GoPuff

Job Title: Category Manager
Job Location: London, England
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/gopuff/3e80d156-9352-4b07-b442-ef9aed3f26b7
Job Description: At Gopuff, we’re not just delivering convenience - we’re redefining how the world shops. Since pioneering instant needs in 2013, we’ve empowered millions of customers across the U.S. and U.K. to reclaim their time through seamless, fast, and reliable delivery. Behind this transformative journey is our tech-first mindset, relentless obsession with customer experience and operational excellence.

To continue shaping the future of commerce, we’re looking for an exceptional Category Manager and this is not just a job, it’s a mission. We believe great work happens through collaboration, not competition. You foster a culture of curiosity, respect, and shared success, ensuring data is a tool for empowerment, not gatekeeping. No room for arrogance, just a commitment to helping others and making an impact together. If you’re a high-performer who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments, this is your chance to build, innovate, and leave a lasting mark on one of the most disruptive industries in the world. Ayou ready to shape the future of commerce? Let’s go. 🚀
You will
Lead vendor negotiations to secure competitive terms and foster long-standing supplier relationships.
Conduct continuous range reviews to refresh assortments, identify gaps, and innovate with new offerings.
Collaborate closely with our cross-functional category team - partnering with in-stock managers and category analysts to drive cohesive decision-making.
Project-manage multiple initiatives across the category spectrum, ensuring timely delivery and flawless execution.
Plan and execute high-impact activations and promotions that captivate customers and accelerate growth.
Drive Gopuff Ads sales by educating vendors on our advertising platform and maximising their ROI.
Leverage data insights - working alongside our Data Team—to develop forward-looking category analyses and strategic roadmaps.
Oversee rigorous quality checks, ensuring every product in your category meets our exacting standards.
You have
Experience in online and brick-and-mortar retailer - or within FMCG and e-commerce industries, with a growth mindset and eagerness to master new categories on the job.
Strong analytical acumen, with a track record of data-driven decision-making and insightful performance analyses.
Proven deal-making and negotiation skills, capable of securing win-win agreements and nurturing long-term supplier partnerships.
A natural storyteller who can sell the dream, acting as an enthusiastic ambassador for Gopuff and inspiring suppliers to invest in shared success.
Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modelling and in PowerPoint for crafting clear, compelling presentations.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management abilities, comfortable collaborating across cross-functional teams and with senior leadership.
Benefits
We want to help our employees stay safe and healthy. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Mental health support to all eligible employees. We also offer:
Company RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units)
Gopuff employee rewards (including some great brand partnership deals)
Career growth opportunities
Annual performance appraisal and bonus