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About Us:
At Anglian we’re a leading home improvement company committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional service. Our success is built on innovation, dedication, and a customer-first approach. Join us to make a real impact in an exciting and fast-paced industry.
The Role:We’re seeking a passionate and results-driven Category Manager – Building Supplies to lead and manage our product portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving category growth, enhancing profitability, and delivering value to our customers. You'll oversee key product categories like and play a strategic role in shaping our product offering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to grow sales and profitability.
- Product Management: Select, plan, and manage a competitive product assortment based on market trends and customer needs.
- Supplier Relationships: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best value while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Performance Analysis: Monitor sales data, identify opportunities, and adjust plans to optimise category performance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and sales teams to deliver category plans and drive customer satisfaction.
- Market Insight: Stay updated on industry trends, innovations, and competitive activity to maintain a leading market position.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in category management, product management, or procurement within the home improvement or building supplies sector.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to drive decision-making.
- Expertise in supplier negotiation and contract management.
- Knowledge of the building supplies or construction materials market is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and with stakeholders.
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a drive for results.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- 33 days holiday, plus have your birthday off
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Generous Car Allowance
- Paid time off annually to volunteer
- Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including cycle to work scheme, 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
- Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
- Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street retailers
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
Take the next step in your career by applying today!
Keywords:Category Manager, Building Supplies, Procurement, Product Management, Construction Materials, Vendor Negotiation, Market Analysis, Sales Strategy, Merchandising, Supply Chain.
Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.
