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- Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
- Salary: £38,000-£44,000 plus Quarterly paid Bonus
My Family run client are seeking a Product Category Manager to lead supply and stock management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the best cost pricing for a specific product category, with the goal of supporting business growth and maximising profitability.
Day to Day of the role:
- Negotiate and secure the best pricing from suppliers, preparing competitive quotations for the sales team.
- Place daily purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery.
- Monitor purchase orders to confirm they are on schedule and that deliveries are booked in.
- Manage the SAP-MRP system for the category to ensure stock availability meets customer demand.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, meeting suppliers quarterly
- Driving continuous performance improvements.
- Maintain rigorous control over buying prices, actively seeking ways to reduce costs.
- Liaison and collaboration with Marketing, sales, R&D, NPD teams internally
- Responsible for a spend of approximately 10MIL, stock holding for this category of 1MIL
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly in securing favourable pricing and managing stock levels.
- Proficiency in ERP/ MRP systems and a strong understanding of stock management practices, SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
- Strong MS Excel user
- Someone who is used to a fast-paced working environment
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail.
- A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to team success.
- A willingness to engage in continuous improvement and personal development.
Benefits:
- Great starting salary
- Quarterly paid bonus scheme, uncapped.
- 33 days holiday, Christmas shutdown plus AL increases with service.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Free Breakfast or Lunch 3 days a week
- Onsite parking, with electric plug points
- 6 WFH days per year.
- Annual Company BBQ, business fun days
- Lots of Progression opportunities
- Company profit bonus scheme
- M6 Toll discount scheme
- Onsite Nurse with annual flu vaccine
- Amazing purpose built, modern offices
To apply for the Product Category Manager position, please apply as soon as possible. Interviews will take place in January 2025.
