Assistant Category Manager - Homewares & Textiles (Hybrid)

TAGGED RESOURCES; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role with flexible working

Job summary

TAGGED RESOURCES is seeking an Assistant Category Manager in Manchester to support the development and delivery of commercial product ranges across stocked, ecommerce and customer-exclusive programmes.

You will assist with market research, pricing analysis, supplier communication and range planning, collaborating with Sales, Design, Merchandising and QA to ensure on-time delivery to specification and budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Sourcing, Buying, Manufacturing, Category Management and/or Product Development.
• Experience of price negotiation in a commercial environment.
• Must have knowledge of Bedding, Textiles and/or the Homewares industry.
• Commerciality and costings management to hit price points.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buyer in developing and delivering commercial product ranges across stocked, ecommerce and customer-exclusive programmes.
• Assist in researching market trends, competitor products, pricing and new product opportunities.
• Conduct regular competitor shop reports and online market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of customer presentations, range reviews and category planning documents.
• Maintain accurate product information, specifications, costing documents and category reports.
• Assist in managing product development projects from concept through production approval with a critical path.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers for quotations, samples and updates.
• Support negotiations by gathering and analysing costing information and supplier proposals.
• Assist with maintaining supplier records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with factories and supply partners.

Skills

Sourcing

Buying

Category Management

Product Development

Pricing Negotiation

Textiles/Homeware knowledge

Excel

Communication

Travel

Tools

Excel

Job description

TAGGED RESOURCES is seeking an Assistant Category Manager in Manchester to support the development and delivery of commercial product ranges across stocked, ecommerce and customer-exclusive programmes.

You will assist with market research, pricing analysis, supplier communication and range planning, collaborating with Sales, Design, Merchandising and QA to ensure on-time delivery to specification and budget.