Category Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Area | West Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - BuyingRetail Head Office - Merchandising |
| Salary | GBP40000 - GBP65000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH29788_1706278054 |
- Description
- Zachary Daniels are excited to be working with a market leading distributor, who is looking to add an experienced Category Manager into their divisionThe role is highly autonomous and happy to have a Category Manager working remotely.Duties & Responsibilities
- Category Manager will act as the Supplier expert documenting a precise understanding of the market environment.
- Segment the customer base to understand current performance and identify opportunities.
- Develop and maintain Supplier growth strategies with precise channel based growth plans driving volume into strategic brands and products.
- Use customer, manufacturer & competitor insight to define and maintain an efficient range.
- Lead relationships with suppliers developing joint growth plans for all strategic suppliers. Maximise Price Support and / or Rebate supporting the minimising cost of goods.
- Complete Suppliers price support agreements.
- Oversea and review any allocated Procurement budgets.
- Full ownership of price support / rebates including data management and ensuring targets are met, claimed and tracked.
- To complete or assist with any projects given or allocated by the business.
- Seek continuous process improvements, leading & agreeing changes to company Systems and SOP's as appropriate.
- To work with suppliers to get the best buy in deals on the market for our customers.
- Reporting back to the business on savings through the procurement tracker.
Skills Required:- Proven Leadership skills
- Experienced Category Manager & Skilled Negotiators
- Strong Excel & analytical skills to fully understand Supplier performance
- Experienced user capability of Company Management Information & ERP system(s)
- Understanding of core category processes and systems interfaces
- Formal project management skills
Package:Salary £45,000 - £60,000 plus packageHappy with a remote working with travel to the office once a quarterBBBH29788** NOTE - All emails from will be sent from the following domain @zacharydaniels.co.uk & we will never contact you via WhatsApp without calling you prior nor would we ever ask for any financial information **