Category Manager

Role Overview

FairPrice Group is seeking a driven and commercially minded Category Manager to steer the strategy, sourcing, execution, and business performance of assigned categories. This position plays an important role in delivering strong commercial results through customer-focused and data-backed decisions in a fast-moving retail setting.

The right person will be comfortable working to tight deadlines, confident when dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, and ready to take full ownership of outcomes. A practical, hands-on mindset, strong attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for food are important for success in this role.

What You'll Be Doing

You will shape category plans, manage supplier relationships, drive pricing and promotional activities, and monitor commercial performance to improve results. The role also requires coordination with several internal teams to ensure smooth end-to-end execution.

• Create and implement category plans that support company goals and meet customer expectations.
• Review category assortment, pricing structure, promotional approach, and merchandising standards on a regular basis.
• Spot opportunities to strengthen market position and improve customer perceptions of quality and value.
• Develop strong vendor partnerships that support product quality, reliable supply, and strong in-store presentation.
• Make sure food safety and licensing requirements are followed.
• Track market movement, shopper demand, and competitor pricing to stay competitive.
• Plan, manage, submit, and measure regular, tactical, and seasonal promotions.
• Work with suppliers to secure stock for promotional activity.
• Monitor sales, margins, and inventory levels, then take action when performance needs improvement.
• Use shopper insights, transaction data, and market trends to support commercial decisions.
• Partner with operations, food and workplace safety, supply chain, finance, and marketing teams for effective execution.
• Visit stores across the island at least once a week.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with solid category, merchandising, buying, or retail operations experience, especially from FMCG or supermarket environments. The ideal candidate is resilient, analytical, commercially sharp, and able to move quickly in a pressured environment.

• At least 5 years of experience in category management, operations, merchandising, or buying, preferably in FMCG or supermarkets.
• Proven ability to stay effective under pressure and deliver within short timelines.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with confidence in using data for fast decision-making.
• Energetic, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative to solve problems.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder communication, and supplier management skills.
• Self-driven with a hands-on approach to improving category performance.
• Flexible and willing to work beyond normal office hours when business demands it.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Work Location

FairPrice Hub (Joo Koon), 1 Joo Koon Circle, #13-01, Singapore 629117.