Category Manager
3 weeks ago
About the Role
The Category Manager will work closely with the New Category Senior Buyer to identify new opportunities and drive them through each touchpoint of the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customer needs and be able to develop a sourcing strategy to bring customers the best ranges while minimizing costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing all category supplier relationships in line with the overall commercial supplier strategy and category strategy
- Harnessing credible relationships with suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the future technology roadmap
- Negotiating product ranges, cost pricing, additional terms, exclusivity, distribution, and stock availability
- Negotiating financial terms related to ranging, activity, and performance to maximize EBIT across the category
- Securing adequate product and promotional differentiation from competitors to support market share growth objectives
Requirements
- Buying experience working within a fast-paced retailer with FMCG/Fashion or Hard Goods expertise
- Negotiation skills and ability to manage all supplier partnerships
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills to review data and provide recommendations/actions plans to drive sales, profit, and cash
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, capable of presenting to senior stakeholders
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Fantastic colleague discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
- Access to Champion Health (Wellbeing App)
- Hybrid working with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month
Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
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