Category Manager
Gopuff
London, UK
Posted on May 1, 2025
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
Company Summary & EEOC Statement:
At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.
And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.
Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.
Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.