Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Category Manager
Coventry (Hybrid 3 days Office Based)
£50,000
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Category Manager to join a well-known builders merchants. This is a great opportunity for a strong trading focused Buyer / Category Manager to join the team.
You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Category to deliver commercially focused product ranges that meet both Departmental and Company targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the plumbing and heating department. As a Category Manager some of your duties will include.
- Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
- Achieving profitable sales and margin growth across the category
- Ensuring selected product lines achieve season defined timeframes.
- Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
- Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Management team
- Develop the Buying team to ensure they fulfil their individual career potential.
Key requirements for the role.
- Proven previous experience as a Buyer / Category Manager within a fast-moving retail environment ideally within Builders Merchant or a GM Retailer
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced market.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
- Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects.
- Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.
If you think you have the right experience as a Buying / Category Manager and want a fresh opportunity to develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.
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