Category Manager in Slough)

Cast UK Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of continual improvement and sustainability. As a key player, you will manage categories and suppliers, develop strategic plans, and negotiate complex contracts. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for driving results in an FMCG setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values support and development of its staff, and be part of a team that delivers exceptional service to customers.

Qualifications

• High level of Excel skills and negotiation expertise.
• Experience in FMCG, particularly in janitorial or chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Developing category plans and identifying new products.
• Negotiating prices and managing supplier relationships.
• Achieving targets and budgets through effective category management.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

FMCG experience

Job description

Category Manager

Location: Slough

Salary: £ Negotiable

If working for a company with a culture of continual improvement and innovation, a focus on sustainability, and a focus on support and development of staff is important to you, look no further because this Category Manager position with a leading FTSE100 is an unbelievable opportunity and not to be missed.

Working as part of a close and supportive team, you'll play a key part in managing categories and suppliers to ultimately help this business maintain the exceptional service they provide their customers.

What Does the Role Entail?

1. Developing category plans (immediate, mid and long term)
2. Identifying new products to meet market trends and reviewing existing product portfolios.
3. Assessing new suppliers both financial and operational suitability to meet Bunzl expectations and standards.
4. Negotiating prices & trading agreements
5. Interpreting reports and predicting future sales
6. Regular meetings with existing suppliers to manage the category.
7. Focused to achieve targets, budgets and results. Make the most of all opportunities with the aim to achieve budget as an individual and part of a team by following quotes through to product selection by delivering best possible prices to our sales teams.
8. Managing divisional relationships and portfolios, while ensuring best practices are utilised and implemented.

Skills & Experience

1. High level of Excel skills
2. Experience of working within an FMCG environment, preferably within the janitorial or chemical products
3. Ability to negotiate complex contracts