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Category Manager

The IPG
Posted 16 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 6AW, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Exciting opportunity for a Dynamic Bathroom & Kitchen Category Manager at The IPG, located in Littlehampton on the South Coast.
  • The role requires experience in purchasing, commercial, procurement, category management, or supply chain roles, with a strong understanding of supply chain management best practices.
  • Candidates should possess great communication and negotiation skills, along with analytical and multitasking abilities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and an impressive list of benefits, aimed at attracting serious applicants.
  • Join a dynamic team where your skills can significantly impact the future of the Bathroom & Kitchen sector as the company enters a new phase of expansion.

Exciting opportunity for a Dynamic Bathroom & Kitchen Category Manager

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in the Bathroom & Kitchen sector?

Join The IPG, the leading membership group for independent businesses in this industry. Based on the South Coast in Littlehampton, we have over 200 member stores and showrooms nationwide. We provide these stores with dedicated support, strategic partnerships and unmatched advantages in sourcing, marketing and IT.

Take charge of the day-to-day management of suppliers in the Bathroom & Kitchen sector and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this category as we enter our next phase of expansion.


We are looking for someone with:

Great communication and negotiation skills

Commercial and category planning expertise

Proven ability to grow and maintain relationships

Team player with a strong work ethic

Analytical thinker with an enthusiastic approach

Integrity to fit into our business culture


We offer a competitive salary and an impressive list of benefits.

If you are a serious applicant looking for a rewarding challenge, apply now for an opportunity to define the future of Bathrooms & Kitchens with us. Be part of a dynamic team where your skills make a significant impact!


Main Scope of the Role

Continuously evaluate supplier partners and implement improvements

Manage category development meetings

Provide insights and action plans for supplier management

Track category performance and enhance supplier relationships

Execute strategies maximising member value

Develop own branded propositions

Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing and IT


Measures of Success

Progress against KPIs

New supplier management

Proactive execution of structured supplier management meetings

Collaborating effectively with teams across the business

Positive feedback from members regarding category development


Personal Specification

Experience of purchasing, commercial, procurement, category management or supply chain roles

Deep understanding of supply chain management and procurement best practices

Strong Analytical & Multitasking skills


If youre a strategic thinker with a passion for supplier management and category development, this is your chance to make a real impact.


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