Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Searchability Full time
Category Manager

**About the Role**

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team and strengthen our purchasing function. This is a crucial role for the business and will create impact from day one to augment the core team for our growing business.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Managing a significant supplier portfolio and driving turnover, working towards the departments KPI's
* Introduce new ideas and best practice to help drive our category management strategy to the next level
* Targeted to identify new product and supplier opportunities for our growing membership
* Work with the senior management team to develop strategy

**Requirements**

* Excellent Category Management experience with proven record of implementing this within a business to create growth and opportunities
* Proven knowledge of working within the building material sector preferred but not essential
* CIPS or Qualified experience is advantageous but not essential
* Ability to negotiate and influence at a high level
* Target driven approach to ensure deadlines are met

**Benefits**

* Attractive salary and benefits package including commission
* Remarkable opportunity to work for one of the UK's largest & fastest buying groups
* Good holiday allowance, plus additional time off in between Christmas
* Private healthcare & pension

**About Us**

As a result of significant investment, our client is going from strength-to-strength and has strategically placed itself in a strong position to continue on this upward trajectory for the future.
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