Lead, Category (Grocery/Food Categories)

Location: Bangsar South, Malaysia; hybrid work model. This role is only open to Malaysian locals or permanent residents.

Company

hirify.global is a local delivery platform within the Delivery Hero Group, operating across around 65 countries and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

What you will do

• Own sales, GMV, order volume, category penetration, basket value, and revenue targets for the grocery and food category portfolio.
• Optimize assortment by identifying market trends, competitor gaps, high-growth SKUs, local products, and slow-moving items.
• Manage category profitability, margins, retail media revenue, pricing strategy, supplier promotions, and commercial campaigns.
• Lead supplier negotiations and Joint Business Plans with FMCG brands to secure investments, support, and exclusive deals.
• Partner with Supply Chain to improve Weighted Availability, inventory health, shrinkage, and waste control.
• Lead and coach Category Managers, own team OKRs and KPIs, and promote data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in Category Management, Buying, or Merchandising within Retail or FMCG.
• Experience in grocery or food categories, ideally Fresh, Produce, Meat, Seafood, or Ultra Fresh.
• Proven ability to scale categories while managing margins and commercial income.
• Experience managing large-scale supplier relationships and negotiating Joint Business Plans.
• Strong understanding of in-stock management, Weighted Availability, inventory health, and waste control.
• Experience leading and coaching a small team in a fast-paced digital environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with work-from-home days.
• hirify.global vouchers, corporate perks, and annual PandaFlex allowance for wellness, travel, and relaxation.
• Competitive salary package including equity or RSUs.
• Regular company and team events in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing global organization.