Category Manager

2 days ago

Littlehampton, West Sussex, United Kingdom The IPG Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Exciting Opportunity: Plumbing & Heating Category Manager – Focus on Supplier Relationships and Strategy

Are you passionate about shaping strategic supplier partnerships and driving category success?

Join
The IPG
, the leading membership group for independent businesses in the Plumbing & Heating sector. Based on the South Coast in Littlehampton, we support over 200 member stores and showrooms nationwide with innovative solutions, strategic supplier collaborations, and industry-leading advantages in sourcing, marketing, and IT.

This is not a traditional buying role. Instead, it's an exciting opportunity to lead and optimise supplier relationships, negotiate impactful contracts, and influence the strategic direction of the Plumbing & Heating category as we enter a dynamic phase of growth.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Strategic Supplier Management: Build, maintain, and enhance supplier partnerships to maximise value for our members.
  • Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations to secure mutually beneficial agreements, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
  • Category Development: Drive category strategies, analyse performance, and implement improvements for continued growth.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including membership team, marketing and IT, to ensure seamless category support and execution.
  • Innovation: Support & develop own-branded propositions and innovative solutions tailored to our members' needs.

What We're Looking For

We need a proactive and strategic thinker with:

  • Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • Proven expertise in category planning and supplier evaluation.
  • Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and drive decision-making.
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Integrity and a passion for delivering value to our members.

Measures of Success

  • Execution of effective supplier management strategies.
  • Achievement of KPIs related to supplier relationships and category growth.
  • Positive feedback from members on category improvements.
  • Successful implementation of strategic initiatives that enhance member value.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing and dynamic organisation.

If you're a skilled negotiator with a passion for supplier management and category innovation, this is your chance to define the future of Plumbing & Heating with us.

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