E-Commerce Category Associate Manager

About the role

Vodafone is looking for an E‑Commerce Category Associate Manager to drive commercial performance across assigned product categories. You will translate strategic direction into day‑to‑day execution, optimizing category health, expanding assortment, and supporting vendor growth to boost gross merchandise value (GMV).

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily category performance, pricing, and promotional execution to increase GMV, assortment depth, and vendor sell‑through.
• Identify, onboard, and negotiate terms with new vendors/brands, including SLA commitments and marketing co‑investment.
• Analyze category data to spot assortment gaps, overstocks, and pricing anomalies, and communicate insights to senior leadership.
• Maintain catalog integrity and list‑quality standards for all active SKUs.
• Execute the promotional calendar in partnership with the Growth team and monitor vendor operational health post‑onboarding.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial roles.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Commercial acumen with experience in vendor onboarding and basic negotiations.
• Working knowledge of e‑commerce operations, marketplace dynamics, and merchandising principles.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with at least one BI or reporting tool (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).