Category Manager

Morepeople 01780; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned supplier in South Yorkshire is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product categories and drive innovation. This hands-on role involves managing existing product lines, developing new categories, and ensuring product viability. The ideal candidate has category management experience and strong sourcing skills. Join a family business culture where your impact is visible and valued.

Qualifications

• Proven category management or product management experience.
• Strong Far East sourcing experience with established supplier networks.
• Ability to spot market gaps and develop new categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing product categories and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute category strategies, including product innovation.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Category management experience

Far East sourcing experience

Commercially astute

Innovative mindset

Highly organized

Job description

We're working exclusively with a family-owned, market-leading supplier of decorative aggregates, landscaping, and garden products who are entering an exciting phase of expansion. To support this journey, they are looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of their core ranges while driving innovation and new product development.

This is a hands-on, business-critical role where you'll initially be responsible for the aggregates and water features categories, with a view to expanding into new product lines (such as pots and complementary garden products) as the business grows.

You'll be based on-site, working closely with the leadership team, suppliers, and operations to ensure products are commercially viable, well-sourced, and aligned with customer expectations.

What's in it for You?

• Shape and grow key product categories in a business poised for significant expansion.
• The opportunity to lead new category development and bring innovative products to market.
• Full ownership of Far East sourcing relationships and product lifecycle management.
• Be part of a down-to-earth, family business culture where you can have a visible impact.
• A business that values initiative, creativity, and a proactive approach to growth.

The Role:

• Manage existing product categories (aggregates & water features), ensuring product availability, margin, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute category strategies, including range reviews, product innovation, and expansion into new categories such as pots.
• Lead Far East sourcing initiatives, working closely with suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and efficient supply chains.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure products meet market demands.
• Monitor category performance, identify opportunities, and recommend strategies for growth.
• Work closely with the leadership team to influence product direction and business growth strategies.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven category management or product management experience within the aggregates, garden products, or landscaping supplies sectors.
• Strong Far East sourcing experience, ideally with established supplier networks.
• Commercially astute with a strong grasp of product margins, lifecycle, and market trends.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to spot gaps in the market and develop new categories.
• Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple product lines.
• A hands-on, proactive approach, comfortable working closely with operational teams.
• Must be based within commutable distance to South Yorkshire, this is an on-site role, 5 days a week.

What's Next?

For further information regarding this opportunity please send your CV to [e-mail]. If you feel like you meet all or most of the requirements above but have a few questions please feel free to reach out directly to myself on 01780480530. RG20194

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