Category Manager

2 months ago

Petersfield, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for managing supplier relationships and driving growth? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced organisation based in Petersfield, is seeking a Category Manager to join their team. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end category management, ensuring best-practice procurement, developing growth and sustainability strategies, and building strong vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

* Negotiate commercial terms to maximise cost savings and supplier contributions, such as rebates and early payment discounts.

* Own the profitability and growth of assigned categories, collaborating with Sales and Operations.

* Identify and onboard new suppliers, maintain up-to-date supplier agreements, and manage supplier performance metrics.

* Oversee the tender process, including sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers.

* Lead the development and launch of new products within your category, while managing product lifecycle activities.

* Optimise stock levels and reduce excess inventory in partnership with the Stock team.

* Drive product visibility in marketing campaigns and control pricing and promotions for your categories.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile:

* Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a confident and adaptable approach.

* Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to cost-saving and process improvements.

* Demonstrated success in supply chain, purchasing, or stock control, ideally within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

* Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite preferred.

* CIPS-qualified or actively working toward membership is a plus.

Benefits

* Salary: £50,000

* 4-day office-based work in Petersfield with 1-day remote working flexibility.

* Friday early finish at 4 pm.

* Enjoy perks like weekly bakery delivery, monthly yoga, a car wash, and a quarterly team lunch.

* Up to 3 additional holidays with tenure, EAP scheme, birthday leave after one year, and company-wide recognition and bonus schemes.

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This is a brilliant opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing team If you are detail-oriented with a passion for category growth and vendor management, we’d love to hear from you

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