IVC Evidensia UK
IVC Evidensia UK
IVC Evidensia UK provides veterinary care through a network of around 2,500 locations across 20 countries. Founded in 2011, the company combines locally delivered animal care with investment in clinical practice and professional education. Its teams include veterinary professionals working across a broad international network, with a focus on clinical excellence and community engagement.

Senior Category Manager, Pet Food

Lead Pet Food commercial performance for Pet Drugs Online, a UK online pet pharmacy. Oversee product ranges, pricing, suppliers, promotions and trading results.

Description

  • Lead commercial performance for the Pet Food category, covering strategy, product ranges, pricing, promotions and supplier terms.
  • Develop category plans based on customer insight, market trends and commercial analysis.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate costs, trade terms, funding and long-term partnerships.
  • Track trading performance and take action to improve availability, margin and customer experience.
  • Set pricing structures and promotional plans.
  • Work with digital, supply chain, marketing and finance teams.

Requirements

  • Experience in category management, buying or commercial trading, ideally in pet food, grocery, pharmaceuticals, FMCG or multi-SKU retail.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to secure, manage and deliver vendor income.
  • Confidence managing a P&L.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders clearly and credibly.
  • Experience developing and refining product ranges.
  • Understanding of good, better and best range structures and pricing logic.
  • Experience working across functions.
  • Sound commercial judgment and ability to lead coordinated plans.

Benefits

  • A chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing e-commerce and pet healthcare business.
  • Investment in learning, innovation and wellbeing.
  • Further career opportunities and support for professional development.
  • Opportunities to contribute to local and professional communities.

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