Category Leadership Position

4 weeks ago


Sheet, United Kingdom Universal Business Team Full time
Job Title: Category Leadership Position

In this key role at Universal Business Team, you'll be responsible for end-to-end category management. Your focus will be on developing and implementing growth and sustainability strategies, building strong vendor partnerships, and ensuring best-practice procurement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate commercial terms to maximise cost savings and supplier contributions, such as rebates and early payment discounts.
  • Own the profitability and growth of assigned categories, collaborating with Sales and Operations.
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers, maintain up-to-date supplier agreements, and manage supplier performance metrics.
  • Drive product visibility in marketing campaigns and control pricing and promotions for your categories.
  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite preferred.
Benefits:
  • Salary: £50,000
  • 4-day office-based work in Petersfield with 1-day remote working flexibility.
  • Enjoy perks like weekly bakery delivery, monthly yoga, a car wash, and a quarterly team lunch.
  • Up to 3 additional holidays with tenure, EAP scheme, birthday leave after one year, and company-wide recognition and bonus schemes.