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Category Manager
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, South East
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and maximising value? We are looking for an ambitious Category Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the utilities sector. This is your chance to own a critical category, shape supplier relationships, influence purchasing strategy, and make a real impact on operational and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage a defined category portfolio, developing and executing strategies that deliver value, cost savings, and performance improvement.
Lead market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
Lead strategic initiatives, including market analysis, competitor insight, identification of growth opportunities, and deployment of digital and AI-based initiatives.
Support P&L operations by collaborating with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams to ensure product line profitability and regional performance.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, R&D, marketing, operations, distributors, and customers.
Provide training and guidance on product knowledge and support the implementation of business improvement initiatives.
What they will reward you with:
Private Company Bonus Structure
25 Days Annual Leave
Life Assurance Cover
Private Pension
Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme Skills & Experience:
Degree-level qualification in a technical or business-related field.
Proven experience in product management, ideally within the utilities or manufacturing sector.
Strong project management experience, including leading teams and delivering complex initiatives.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Innovative, proactive, and able to drive change while working independently.
Personal Attributes:
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans.
Ability to influence and lead teams across multiple functions.
Detail-oriented, organised, and focused on delivering results.
This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy and growth within a dynamic and globally connected business.
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