Junior Category Manager

Lock Search Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wholesale industry seeks a Junior Category Manager to assist with business operations and vendor relations. The role involves managing reporting systems, analyzing data to drive growth, and coordinating vendor programs across various channels. Ideal candidates will have a background in Business or Commerce and relevant experience in category management or procurement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in category management, procurement, or business analysis.
• Experience in the distribution or wholesale industry is an asset.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting systems and analyze data for financial gains.
• Negotiate vendor programs across multiple channels.
• Conduct regular meetings and quarterly reviews with vendors.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Our client is a collective buying group supporting independent Canadian distributors, specializing in cleaning, hygiene, industrial, and foodservice packaging products. They are committed to fostering a strong economic environment for entrepreneurs.

They are currently seeking a Junior Category Manager to work closely with the Director of Category Management. This role supports daily business operations and coordinates strategic programs focused on growth and continuous improvement.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Technology

• Manage current and new reporting systems and dashboards to improve vendor program efficiency
• Analyze data and provide recommendations to drive financial gains through category development
• Assist in negotiating vendor programs across Wholesale, Food Packaging, and Cleaning & Hygiene channels
• Update and modernize vendor profile databases and program components
• Deliver program and category analysis to maintain consistent vendor offerings
• Conduct regular meetings and quarterly business reviews with vendors

Controls

• Maintain effective internal controls for quarterly distributions
• Provide budget recommendations and report vendor results to leadership

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in category management, procurement, business analysis, or vendor relations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools
• Experience in the distribution, wholesale, or packaging industries is considered an asset

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Strategy/Planning, and Management

Industries

• Wholesale

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