Category Manager, QSR and HospitalityMacDonald Search Group is supporting a leading Western Canadian grocery retailer in the search for a Category Manager to join their team. This role plays a key part in shaping one of the store’s most important departments, driving profitable growth, innovation, and in-store execution across multiple retail banners. The role is ideal for someone who understands both commercial category strategy and operational realities within QSR / Hospitality environments.Some of what you will do in this role includes:Own category performance across sales, margin, assortment, and promotional strategy for products, including packaged, service counters, prepared foods, and grab-and-go programsDevelop assortment plans including new listings, SKU rationalization, replenishment strategy, and category resetsBuild and maintain planograms and merchandising layouts that drive sales and improve in-store execution at counterManage pricing architecture, promotional planning, marketing both digital, in-store and traditional, and feature strategies to drive traffic while protecting marginMonitor inventory, product movement, and shrink performance, adjusting strategies to optimize profitabilityDevelop and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating pricing, funding, delivery, and promotional agreementsSource innovative products and trends aligned with evolving consumer demand for fresh solutionsCollaborate closely with operations, QA, food safety,



and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executable at each doorManage price files, rebate programs, and vendor funding processes while ensuring data accuracy across systemsYou should have the following in your background to be successful:Minimum 5 years’ experience in food service, hospitality, grocery retail, category management, or foodservice operations leadershipStrong understanding of fresh department operations and fresh foodExperience managing budgets, P&L targets, and margin performanceDemonstrated ability to work with suppliers and negotiate commercial agreementsStrong analytical capability with experience reviewing movement, inventory, and performance dataLeadership capability with experience supporting or coaching teamsStrong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teamsSolid knowledge of food safety and quality standards in fresh food environmentsComfort working with category management systems and data toolsAbility to travel within market as requiredWhat’s in it for me?Opportunity to lead and influence a high performing teamExposure to strategic category strategy and supplier partnerships with prospect to put your fingerprints on the organizationCompetitive compensation in the range of $85,000 – $110,000 annually plus a very strong comprehensive benefits programIf this role sounds like one where you can make a difference, apply today! MacDonald Search Group works with our clients to build diverse, high performing teams. All applications are considered.

📌 Senior Category Manager - C$85,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 MacDonald Search Group
📍 Vancouver