Category Manager (m/f/d)

RS DACH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company seeks a Category Manager (m/f/d) to drive growth in the EMEA region by developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships. This role involves overseeing product lifecycles, driving digital performance, and achieving key KPIs including revenue and customer acquisition. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management, strong analytical skills, and fluency in both German and English.

Leistungen

Shopping card

Job Ticket

Bike Leasing

30 days paid holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Category Manager or Buyer.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience working with global brands.

Aufgaben

• Developing category strategies and executing them.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Overseeing product lifecycle and new product introductions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Digital skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

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About the role:

The Category Manager is a key role within the EMEA Product & Supplier Management organization, responsible for developing category strategies and working with stakeholders to execute growth plans, delivering profitable growth, customer acquisition, and ROI.

They will define market-leading brands, products, and technologies to drive growth across EMEA, manage the product lifecycle, and oversee supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance management.

Category specialisms:

• Mechanical & Fluid Power
• Facility & Maintenance
• Automation & Control

Responsibilities include:

• Developing category strategies and executing them
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiations
• Overseeing product lifecycle and new product introductions
• Driving digital performance and portfolio growth

Key KPIs:

• Revenue & margin
• Supplier growth
• Customer acquisition
• New product revenue

Your profile:

• Experience as a Category Manager/Buyer
• Strong analytical and digital skills
• Experience working with global brands
• Fluent in German and English
• Negotiation and communication skills

Benefits (Germany):

• Shopping card, Job Ticket, Bike Leasing
• 30 days paid holidays, Pension scheme

About RS Group:

RS Group is a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial equipment, committed to innovation, diversity, and sustainability. We operate in over 130 countries, offering a wide range of products and solutions.

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