Category Manager

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners. Pet Drugs Online is part of the IVC Evidensia Group and is one of the UK’s leading online pet pharmacies and retailers, helping pet owners access trusted medication, healthcare products, and everyday essentials quickly, safely, and conveniently. Responsibilities Lead the full commercial performance of the Pet Food category – from strategy and range to pricing, promotions and supplier terms.

Build a category plan that blends customer insight, market trends and hard commercial logic into ranges that convert and perform. Own supplier relationships, negotiating costs, trade terms, funding and long‑term partnerships that drive growth and innovation. Keep a close pulse on trading performance, spotting issues early and driving actions that improve availability, margin and customer experience.

Shape clear price architecture and promotional plans, collaborating with digital, supply chain, marketing and finance to bring them to life. Qualifications You bring experience in category management, buying or commercial trading, ideally within pet food, grocery, pharma, FMCG or multi‑SKU retail. You have strong negotiation experience and know how to secure, manage and deliver vendor income.

You're confident owning a P&L, using data to guide decisions, and influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and credibility. You've built and refined ranges before – understanding good/better/best structures, pricing logic and how to drive performance. You're comfortable working cross‑functionally and leading plans that require tight coordination and commercial judgment.

Benefits A role with real impact in a growing e‑commerce and pet healthcare business. Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Pet Drugs Online and the wider IVC Evidensia Group. Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and teams.

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