Senior Category Manager – Fresh Food & Foodservice

Location: Union City, CA (On-site) | Approximately 20% Travel

Compensation: $130,000 Base + 10% Annual Bonus

We are partnering with a well-established, growing convenience retail and foodservice organization seeking an experienced Fresh Food Category Manager to lead category strategy, vendor relationships, and profitability across 130+ retail locations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing fresh food division experiencing significant growth, with the ability to directly influence product innovation, merchandising, and overall business performance.

What You'll Do

• Manage fresh food categories including grab-and-go meals, deli, bakery, hot foods, and beverages.
• Lead vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, pricing, and distributor relationships.
• Analyze sales, margins, shrink, and category performance to drive profitability.
• Develop assortment strategies, promotional programs, and new product launches.
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, and culinary teams on product development and execution.
• Oversee merchandising standards, product availability, and category performance across multiple locations.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of category management experience in fresh food, deli, grocery, convenience retail, or foodservice.
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier management experience is essential.
• Proven ability to analyze financial performance, pricing, margins, and inventory trends.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong presentation abilities.
• Experience managing multiple product categories and driving measurable business results.
• Entrepreneurial, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization.

What's Offered

• $130,000 base salary + 10% annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly expanding fresh food program

This is an on-site position based in Union City, CA, with occasional travel for store openings, industry events, and business initiatives.