Category Development Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mitie Full time
Job Overview:

We are looking for a Category Development Manager to join our team in London, Birmingham or Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, identifying new sources of supply, and managing relationships with suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of procurement experience, showing evidence of considerable self-development, excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment.

The salary for this role is estimated to be around £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits including financial wellbeing assistance, flexible lifestyle benefits, and access to high street discounts.

About Our Benefits:

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development.



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