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Category Manager
Job Posted: 9 minutes ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BH12, Parkstone, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a commercially savvy supplier management professional who thrives on building strong relationships, driving savings, and delivering innovative product strategies?
Our client is a fast-paced, global solutions provider famous for their fantastic customer service and end-to-end solutions - they help customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world.
Due to their continued growth, they are looking for a Supplier & Category Manager to join their forward-thinking team and help shape the future of their supplier partnerships, own-brand growth, and sustainability goals.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead supplier management including supplier scoping, right-sizing, risk management, ESG and compliance oversight.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure the best pricing and rebate deals.
* Develop a deep understanding of managed categories, creating annual category strategy packs with execution plans for GP improvement, savings, and consolidation.
* Manage slow-moving stock and backlog with clear reduction strategies.
* Lead price negotiations, track savings, and ensure delivery against personal and team KPIs.
* Drive Own Brand product development and scaling, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring an effective, sustainable supply base.
* Deliver new product developments and customer projects from R&D through to launch, including data sheets, tech packs, and quality control.
* Work closely with our ESG team to ensure suppliers and products align with carbon neutral goals.
* Ensure data and compliance information is accurate and up-to-date across all product systems.
* Represent the business in customer meetings, presenting updates on product projects and pushing through new opportunities.
* Support with tenders, including compliance, pricing, and written submissions.
* Collaborate with Marketing on Own Brand strategies and product messaging.
What’s in it for you
* Monthly profit share bonus scheme
* Company sick pay
* Free onsite parking
* Perks at Work scheme
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* And so much more!!
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