Senior International Category Manager

About the Role: As the Senior International Category Manager for Fresh Produce (PHF), you are a strategic leader steering our 2026+ "Refresh" strategy across international markets. You will own a complex, high-impact portfolio, designing long-term sourcing strategies that elevate product quality, scale our weekly menu, and drive structural ingredient variety. You will be a standard-bearer for our PHF vision — to source Produce that meets customer expectations of quality & convenience at the best cost . In this senior role, you will go beyond execution to focus on mentorship, matrix leadership, and fundamentally transforming the agricultural supply chain. What You'll Do Lead Portfolio Strategy & Value Creation : Define and execute the multi-year sourcing strategy for a complex produce portfolio. Unlock macro-level sourcing opportunities and drive systemic cost efficiencies, optimizing the total cost of ownership across the global network. Drive "Direct-to-Grower" Transformation: Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations and forge long-term strategic partnerships to rapidly scale our Direct-to-Grower models. Design and optimize supply chain structures utilizing central cross-docking platforms to revolutionize freshness and speed-to-market. Spearhead Matrix Leadership & Trust: Act as a senior leader and mentor within the PHF team, upskilling junior buyers and regional teams. Cultivate deep trust with executive stakeholders and lead alignment with FSQA and SCO leadership