Category Manager - FMCG/Food

Role Overview:

Lagrange Point is hiring for a Category Manager - FMCG for a rapidly growing B2B quick-commerce startup transforming how businesses source products. The company offers a wide range of products with delivery in as little as 60 minutes, building a faster and more efficient procurement experience for businesses. The Category Manager will drive category growth, brand onboarding, sourcing, supplier negotiations, assortment planning and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive category development, assortment expansion and brand onboarding.
• Build category-level revenue plans and drive GMV and contribution margin growth.
• Manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and procurement efficiencies.
• Optimize product availability, inventory levels and category performance.
• Develop pricing, promotions and market activation strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Merchandising teams to drive business growth.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising or Procurement.
• Strong experience in FMCG food categories, specifically Biscuits, Snacks or Processed Food.
• Experience in product selection, brand onboarding and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of category profitability, pricing, inventory and commercial metrics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience in E-commerce, B2B commerce, retail or distribution is preferred.