Category Development Manager jobs in South Africa

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a results-driven Category Manager to enhance category strategy and performance in a fast-paced retail environment. This full-time, office-based role based in Johannesburg emphasizes strategic planning, supplier negotiation, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will leverage market insights for effective product management. The position offers...

Centric Software® is a global leader, providing an innovative and AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands and manufacturers of all sizes. We equip retail, fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and consumer goods brands with pioneering best-of-breed solutions to plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products....

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained...

World Kinect - IT Category Manager, Indirect Procurement Location: South Africa (Remote) About The Role As IT Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT categories, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and deliver...

Who are we: A global leader employing around 5,000 people across 50 countries and serving industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets. Who are we looking for: A Category Manager with product experience. Role Overview: The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing a 5-year strategic plan and annual rollout for consumer product categories. The role focuses on...

Agri Retail Category & Marketing Manager: Packaging Solutions, Louis Trichardt (Limpopo), Rneg + Ben - Grade 12 or NQF 4 as minimum requirement - National Diploma or Degree in Marketing/Business/Communications will be an advantage - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in marketing or sales of packaging material - Proven track record in agricultural input retail or related field will be an advantage -...

Job Advert: Shopper & Category Manager Location: Western Cape Type: Permanent | Mid-Level Salary: Market Related About the Company Our client is a leading global player in the premium FMCG sector, with a strong presence in South Africa and internationally. With a proud heritage of excellence, innovation, and market leadership, the company has established a strong footprint through retail...

Our client has an opportunity available for a Category Manager based in Centurion. Requirements - Undergraduate diploma or degree in supply chain or commerce. - Professional registration at the Institute of Purchasing and Supply SA or CIPS is preferred. - Matric - Code 8 driver’s license. - 5+ years’ experience in Procurement and Supply Chain. - General knowledge in finance, law and auditing. -...

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas...

We Go Places! How about you? Immediate Superior: Procurement Hub Manager Location: Stellenbosch Function: Supply Chain Sub Function: Procurement Type of Contract: Permanent Reference Number: 149183 Closing Date: 12/01/2026 Purpose Of The Job To lead, plan, and execute the global, regional and local category strategy for the Procurement Excellence priorities & programs. The Category...

Job Summary Seeking an exciting position in Marketing where you are able to innovate every day! IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building...

Regional Procurement Category Manager page is loaded## Regional Procurement Category Managerlocations: Johannesburg, South Africatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-017241yesFunctionThe position is responsible for developing and managing the procurement category strategy for the Region, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier management, and contract optimization....

The Senior Procurement Specialist – Category Manageris responsible for the development and execution of procurement and supply chain management strategies and activities for the required commodities/services. Please note this is a 6-month contract position, based in Johannesburg This role will contribute to the successful transformation of the University to a more strategic procurement model...

A health and beauty retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Category Manager to drive performance in the Everyday Essentials Category. The role includes developing the operating plan, managing category teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Successful candidates will have extensive FMCG experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to motivate teams, with...

Job Description Siqalo Foods, manufacturer of brands like Rama, Flora and Stork, and in partnership with RCL Foods is on the hunt for a Category Manager with a passion for Customers to join the Customer Marketing Division based in Boksburg. The successful incumbent will facilitate collaboration between internal stakeholders and the customer, will determine optimisation in pricing, promotion,...

Reporting to: Head Commercial Planning and Activations Job Purpose: Provide Go-Live activation support for all Marketing Activities as per the Brand portfolio with focus on strategic planning and implementation of visibility, merchandising, consumer promotions and events- based on market needs. Accountable for all the selling activities: from brand instore activations, distribution gap closure...

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together! ROLE PROFILE GRADE: 35 JOB TITLE: Cross Category Insights Manager, SSA FUNCTION: Marketing SUB FUNCTION: Insights...

A global leader in industrial markets seeks a Category Manager to develop and execute strategic plans for consumer products. This role involves managing product development, pricing strategies, and collaborative efforts with R&D and marketing teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Marketing or Business and have 4-6 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are...

An international flavor and fragrance company based in Durban seeks a Senior Global Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and develop category management. This role requires a strong communicator with at least 10 years' experience in Procurement, fluency in Mandarin and English, and expertise in the F&F/FMCG/Chemical industry. The ideal candidate will negotiate contracts globally and...

Roles and Responsibilities Category Manager (Retail) Location: Fourways, Johannesburg (Head Office) Type: Full-Time | Office-Based (100% On-site) Salary: Market related Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 or 09:00 – 18:00 (5-day work week) Benefits - 1-month performance bonus - Quarterly progress bonus - 21 days annual leave (dependent on start date) - Eligibility for company share scheme -...