Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
13 May 2026
Closes
02 Jun 2026
Retail Jobs
Junior Category Manager
Junior Category Buyer Johannesburg Gauteng
Our retail / FMCG client in Johannesburg is looking for a Category Buyer with 2-3 years experience in Buying and as a Junior Category Buyer within the convenient market food retail space.
Salary: Negotiable
Min Requirements
- Relevant Qualification an added bonus
- 2-3 years plus retail fmcg experience as a junior category buyer / intermediate category buyer within the retail convenience market food space – Bakery Fruit Veg perishables
- Proven buying experience within convenience market retail bakery and/or food categories at a manufacturer level (essential)
- Strong understanding of category management and commercial drivers – convenience market retail food space
- Experience working across multi-site retail or food service environments
- Exposure to concept development and product innovation
- Packaging experience will be advantageous
Job Responsibilities
- Category Strategy & Execution
- Commercial & Buying – convenient market space
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiations
- Drive cost optimisation and margin improvement
- Product & Concept Development
- Multi-Site Performance roll out and Management
- Monitor performance across several outlets
- Support training and implementation of new initiatives
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FROGG Recruitment