Job Title: Category Manager
Department: Commercial
Location: Head Office, Tiranë

Description:

• The SPAR supermarket and hypermarket chain business began in 1932 and includes more than 13,300 stores in 48 countries. SPAR Albania has been present since 20/06/2016, offering a wide range of products and ranking among market leaders.
• Summary of the position: To develop and implement the strategy for the assigned category; to ensure cost-optimal sourcing through effective negotiations with suppliers; to ensure the company has the right product at the right time to drive sales and revenue.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out market and competition analysis for the products of the category.
• Select and apply strategies for the relevant category based on the company's strategy.
• Product range: study the complete line of a product, be knowledgeable about the product; look for new products that will help increase company revenue; select and list suppliers.
• Control over prices: negotiate optimal product costs with suppliers and ensure the Company has the most competitive prices in the market.
• Prepare and plan product placement on shelves.
• Promotional activities: cooperate with suppliers on promotional activity plans; implement the plan in cooperation with Marketing and Operations departments.
• Prepare a business plan/budget for the respective categories.
• Select and list suppliers.
• Be responsible for sales and profits for the assigned category.
• Negotiate the best conditions for the Company based on contract criteria; develop and implement the supply business plan and set performance targets for suppliers.
• Summarize all contract terms and communicate them to related departments (Finance, Logistics, Marketing).
• Create and maintain positive and stable relationships with all suppliers; act as key contact for suppliers regarding sales.
• Work with sales to ensure product availability, delivery and resolve pricing or other issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Store Managers to update brands and store needs.
• Prepare and analyze reports to determine sales percentages and make category decisions.
• Be responsible for all documentation and data related to the category.
• Cooperate with other departments such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Sales, IT, and Expansion to solve various problems.
• Know and use the operating system effectively.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration and/or Marketing.

Work Experience:

• Similar work experience in retail sales.

Additional qualifications:

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office package.
• Good knowledge of English; a second language is an advantage (spoken and written).

Additional skills:

• Motivated and ambitious.
• Commercial sense and orientation.
• High negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Decision-making ability and responsibility.

Required documents:

• CV

Application deadline: 30/04/2026

Notes:

• All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to law No. 9887 of the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".