Senior Category Manager - Citrus
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About the Role
Paragon Talent are working in exclusive partnership with Treatt, leading the global search for a dynamic Senior Category Manager in Citrus.
Join a century-strong innovator at the cutting edge of natural flavour and fragrance creation. Treatt, a global leader in natural extracts for the beverage, flavour, fragrance, and consumer goods industries, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven professional to lead its Citrus category.
You will play a strategic role in Treatt’s continued growth and this role puts you at the very heart of one of the company’s most vital product families, delivering innovative, high-performing citrus solutions to global customers.
Why Treatt?
- Global impact: With facilities in the UK, US, and China, and customers in over 90 countries, Treatt combines deep expertise with a collaborative spirit to create ingredient solutions for the world’s most loved brands.
- Innovative & sustainable: Treatt thrives where science meets nature, championing sustainable sourcing, creative R&D, and transparent partnerships with growers and suppliers.
- Career-defining: Shape the strategic direction of the Citrus category, working alongside top-tier experts across sales, procurement, and R&D.
The Role:
As Senior Category Manager - Citrus, you'll be responsible for global performance across the Citrus portfolio. This includes category strategy, sourcing, product innovation, asset utilisation, and commercial success. Your expertise will directly influence revenue, profitability, and Treatt’s market-leading position.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and execute the global Citrus category strategy. Lead international sourcing initiatives, building robust relationships with global citrus processors and origin suppliers. Act as a strategic partner to key customers, guiding innovation and value creation. Oversee pricing, cost optimisation, and product portfolio performance across global production assets. Stay ahead of industry trends, driving growth through insightful market analysis and competitor intelligence.
You’ll Need:
- A commercial, sourcing, or technical background in citrus or flavour ingredients (5+ years preferred)
- Deep understanding of the citrus market and value chain
- A strategic mindset with the agility to work in a global, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder influence skills. A global mindset with the flexibility and curiosity to travel (up to 40%).
Why This Role?
This is not your average category role. It’s an opportunity to lead one of the most iconic natural ingredients on the global stage at a company that values innovation, authenticity, and purpose.
Whether you’re sourcing direct from groves in Latin America or collaborating with R&D teams in the UK, your work will shape the citrus experience in everything from craft cocktails to wellness beverages and beyond.