Category Management Specialist

4 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Are you a seasoned Category Management professional with a passion for Building Materials products? We're seeking a skilled Product Manager to join our team at Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

Job Purpose
  • Develop and execute business plans for allocated categories to drive strategic and tactical growth, ensuring alignment with company financial targets.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver product ranges and terms that meet customer needs, while achieving budgeted financial results.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead category management initiatives, leveraging commercial acumen and analytical skills to drive business growth.
  • Negotiate and deliver supplier trading agreements that align with company goals and initiatives.
  • Monitor category performance, identifying opportunities to improve and generating reports and analysis to inform recommendations.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, applying knowledge to drive business improvement.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in category management, with a track record of delivering successful product ranges and financial results.
  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Highly IT literate, with experience in Microsoft and database systems.
  • Emotional intelligence, behavioral impact, and self-awareness, with the ability to coach and support team members.
What We Offer
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Company car allowance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life assurance
  • WorkPerks platform
  • Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App
  • Voluntary company benefits
  • Employee discount
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Wellbeing Centre

We're proud to be part of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.



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