Senior Category Manager: Home, Bath & Kitchen

Bed Bath & Beyond Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Toronto is looking for experienced Category Managers/Buyers to define and launch category strategies for its product lines. The ideal candidates will excel in vendor management, pricing strategies, and retail operations. You will collaborate across teams to optimize product offerings while driving sales growth. With a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management or similar roles, you will play a vital role in the success of our retail operations. This opportunity also involves responsibilities for financial accountability and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or buying within the retail industry.
• Expertise in pricing strategy and assortment planning.
• Proven track record of achieving financial performance and operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage product assortment and planning including new item selection.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University or College degree in Business-related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

A leading retail company in Toronto is looking for experienced Category Managers/Buyers to define and launch category strategies for its product lines. The ideal candidates will excel in vendor management, pricing strategies, and retail operations. You will collaborate across teams to optimize product offerings while driving sales growth. With a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management or similar roles, you will play a vital role in the success of our retail operations. This opportunity also involves responsibilities for financial accountability and strategic recommendations to senior management.