Category Manager, Pumps & Plumbing - Hybrid & Rewards

Bss; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development schemes

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension

Group discounts

Sociable hours

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Retail discounts

Job summary

BSS is seeking a Category Manager for Pumps & Pumping equipment at the Magna Park Office, Lutterworth. You will own the category strategy, drive product ranges and pricing, and influence trading margins across our branches and supplier network.

You will engage with the branch network and sales teams to deliver the category plan, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations within a fast-paced, matrixed group. The role offers hybrid working with several days on site and some days at home.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing/heating or merchanting in a commercial category role.
• Strong analytical skills using data to drive category decisions.
• Ability to build credible supplier relationships and influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to communicate across a matrixed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Review trading performance and identify opportunities and actions.
• Deliver pricing and range reviews to optimise performance.
• Define supply base strategy and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead negotiations of key supplier trading agreements.
• Collaborate with branches and sales teams to deliver the category plan.

Skills

Commercial experience

Category management

Analytical skills

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

BSS is seeking a Category Manager for Pumps & Pumping equipment at the Magna Park Office, Lutterworth. You will own the category strategy, drive product ranges and pricing, and influence trading margins across our branches and supplier network.

You will engage with the branch network and sales teams to deliver the category plan, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations within a fast-paced, matrixed group. The role offers hybrid working with several days on site and some days at home.