Category Manager

Quest Search and Selection Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Category Manager to drive the commercial agenda for snacking categories. This 12-month contract role involves leading a buying team and managing P&L. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in relevant buying roles and strong analytical skills. Benefits include hybrid working, annual bonus, and car allowance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Annual bonus

Potential for permanent role

Car allowance

25 days holidays with Birthday off

Competitive pension contribution

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in relevant buying or commercial roles.
• Experience with snacks, confectionery, or protein bars.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proven P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a buying team of 2-5 people.
• Take ownership of the budget for the category.
• Manage category pricing and strategy.
• Deliver supplier income and report performance.

Skills

Experience in buying roles

Data-driven decision making

P&L Management

Knowledge of snacking categories

Job description

Quest Search & Selection is recruiting for a . In this position, you will be at the center of the business, where you will lead and drive their commercial agenda for all snacking categories including crisps, nuts, chewing gum, confectionery, protein bars etc.

Please note this is a 12-month contract initially.

This business is a global multi-brand business which has been established globally and has over 300 stores & growing.

Through your team of buyers, you have the opportunity and full accountability to shape the future of the business.

Key responsibilities in this Category Manager Position -

• Develop and lead the buying team of 2-5 people by providing guidance and coaching
• With a focus on net profitability, take complete P&L ownership of the budget for the category.
• Manage category pricing including the development of a pricing strategy
• Full ownership for department supplier income delivery & responsibility for reporting performance across the business, whilst managing month-end processes

To be successful in your application for this Category Manager position -

• Must have at least 5-7 years experience within relevant buying or commercial roles
• Past or present experience in Snacking, crisps, nuts, chewing gum confectionery, protein bars whether from Retail, Ecommerce, or wholesale is essential.
• A head for figures, as this area is data-driven
• Has expertise knowledge of revenue, sales, margin, and promotional income
• P&L Management experience

The benefits of this Buying Manager position include -

• Hybrid working model - both WFH and in 3 days in Office
• Annual bonus
• Poential f the role going perm or being exended, due to growth
• Car Allowance - circa 5k
• 25 days holidays with Birthday off
• Competitive pension contribution
• Staff discounts across their stores and online

The role will appeal to someone who wants to gain experience within a fast-growing and ambitious business, where their people are their biggest asset! If this role sounds like you then please send your cv today, quoting the reference JO-98.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.