Category Development Specialist

2 days ago


Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom Asahi Europe and International Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Category Management Director to join our team at Asahi Europe & International. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a team of Local Category Specialists, acting as an expert for the own category in the local market, and implementing the category strategy locally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to drive sustainable procurement value and reduce costs.
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure contracts are in place.
  • Perform analysis using internal and external data to understand market trends and competitor activity.
  • Identify and mitigate category/supplier related risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve profitability.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to have a strong background in category management, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Our estimated salary for this position is £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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