The posting
Are you passionate about category development, negotiation and commercial performance? As a Category Manager - Wholesale, you will shape the product assortment, identify new market opportunities and build strong supplier relationships. Based in Antwerp, you will play a key role in driving sales, profitability and sustainable growth within the wholesale sector.
Your responsibilities :
- Develop and optimise the product assortment throughout its lifecycle.
- Drive sales, margins and product turnover through effective category strategies and performance monitoring.
- Identify market trends and translate data into actionable growth opportunities.
- Negotiate competitive agreements, pricing and promotions while building long-term supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing and coordinate purchase support and replenishment activities.
- Improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency.
About you :
- You have a bachelor's or master's degree and experience in purchasing, category management or commercial negotiations.
- You are analytical, commercially minded and confident in negotiations.
- You communicate fluently in Dutch and French and have a good command of English.
- You are proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership and working with different stakeholders.
- Experience in FMCG, food, beverages or convenience, along with knowledge of Excel and ERP systems, is an advantage.



