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Category Manager

The Work Shop
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our well-established client is seeking a Category Manager to enhance their category management efforts.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in category management and supplier negotiation, along with strong project management skills.
  • The role offers a highly competitive salary and requires a strategic thinker passionate about supplier relationships and market analysis.
  • Key responsibilities include analyzing market trends, negotiating prices, and managing supplier relationships to drive cost-saving initiatives.
  • Join an innovative team and enjoy benefits such as a company bonus scheme, sick pay, and eyecare vouchers.

Our well established and successful client is looking for a Category Manager to join their dynamic team and help them redefine category management.

If you're a data-driven, strategic thinker with a passion for supplier relationships and market analysis, this role is for you!

Why Join?

Be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment. Lead supplier strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities. Drive impact across key categories and supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do?

Category Ownership & Strategy;

  • Analyse spend, suppliers, and market trends.
  • Create and execute annual plans to meet savings and rationalisation targets.
  • Conduct bi-annual supplier strategy sprints to ensure top performance.

Supplier & Pricing Management;

  • Negotiate prices and mitigate cost increases
  • Review top spend suppliers monthly and take corrective action where needed.
  • Run proactive tenders to secure best market pricing.

Project Management;

  • Manage critical paths and range plans.
  • Ensure supplier instructions and milestones are clear and met.
  • Present product developments in customer meetings when required.

Data & Compliance Oversight;

  • Collaborate with the data team to ensure product information is accurate.
  • Track and manage price changes and compliance documentation.
  • Monitor tender pricing and maintain close supplier relationships.

Savings & Stock Control;

  • Hit milestones to achieve savings targets.
  • Manage and clear obsolete stock (SLOB) efficiently.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Proven experience in category management and supplier negotiation.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills.
  • Ability to drive cost-saving initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of something exciting!

Salary: Highly competitive

Benefits:

- Company sick pay

- Company bonus scheme

- EAP Scheme

- Eyecare Vouchers

- Many more!!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.