Category Management Specialist

23 hours ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom Halfords Group PLC Full time

About Us

Halfords Group PLC, a specialist retailer of automotive and cycling products, is seeking an experienced Category Management Specialist to lead the development of our baby supplies category. Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, this role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum plus benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and executing a category plan that captures all aspects of the market, our position within it, and identifies opportunities to increase sales, profit, and/or market share. This includes defining the brand selection strategy, managing the range review process, developing pricing strategies, and analyzing data to inform fact-based decisions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled negotiator with experience managing large and complex supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in category management, procurement, or buying and possess strong engagement skills to bring key stakeholders along. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our organization.



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