Category Lead

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Dixons Carphone Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Category Lead to join our team, responsible for managing the Commercial relationship of one of our cornerstone categories. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will ensure that the category is always striving for a market-leading range.

Key Responsibilities
  • Directly manage the Commercial relationship with suppliers to ensure the best cost, supply, and delivery for our customers.
  • Establish credible relationships with suppliers to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor marketplace activity and innovations, and use this information to optimize category performance.
  • Work collaboratively with the merchandising team to ensure all metrics are met across sales and stock.
Requirements
  • Experience at Buyer/Junior Buyer level with extensive knowledge & experience of supplier negotiation & supplier relationship management.
  • Good judgment and strong decision-making skills to enable the right actions for the category.
  • Good commercial awareness and appreciation of customer needs.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel.
What We Offer
  • An estimated salary of £45,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A competitive pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement).
  • A hybrid working arrangement, with flexibility to work from home or in the office.

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