Assistant Category Manager - Hybrid (Tgn5602) - Excellent Salary Doe

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

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Licensed Products

Job Ref: TGN5602

The Company:

An excellent opportunity for a high calibre Assistant Category Manager to work for a leading Manufacturer as they continue to grow on a global scale

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, you will support the development and delivery of commercial product ranges across a wide range of product categories and brands

This role will play a key part in the product development process, assisting with sourcing, sampling, costings, supplier communication, competitor analysis, range planning and critical path management. You will work collaboratively with internal departments including Sales, Design, Merchandising and QA, as well as international suppliers and factories, to help ensure products are developed and delivered on time, to specification and within budget.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware, detail-oriented and eager to develop a career within Buying, Category Management and Product Development.

Benefits

• This is a hybrid role with flexible working

The Role:

• Support the Senior Buyer in the development and delivery of 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 initial concept through to production approval with a critical path.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers to obtain quotations, product information, samples and development updates.
• Support the negotiation process by gathering and analysing costing information and supplier proposals.
• Assist with maintaining supplier records and documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with factories and supply partners.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• 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, the knowledge of how to manage costings, ability to develop product to hit different price points and trade the department.
• Excellent attention to detail when looking at your category and products.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively as well as working collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment
• Travel may be required