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Category Manager - Remote

JR United Kingdom

Leeds

Remote

GBP 55,000

Full time

23 days ago

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An innovative retail organization is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join their team. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, analyzing market data, and developing strategies to enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong B2C or DTC procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. With a friendly and supportive work culture, this position offers a predominantly remote work environment and excellent benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Hybrid work policy

Team and company socials

Free fruit and healthy snacks

Dog-friendly office

Hands-on experience in B2C or DTC Procurement within KBB is mandatory.
Proven ability to analyze market trends and develop category strategies.

Manage supplier relationships and negotiate for best value for money.
Analyze sales data to identify trends and develop category strategies.

B2C Procurement

DTC Procurement

Market Analysis

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Team Player Mentality

Category Manager - Remote, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Hays

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Retail Category Manager | Predominantly Remote | Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Your new company

Retail Organisation looking to hire a Category Manager for its growing business. The right personality and culture fit is crucial, alongside having the right technical skills. This organisation has great people who are brilliant at their job, down-to-earth, and genuinely willing to help each other – that’s the kind of candidate that will succeed in this business.

Your new role

Manage supplier relationships and evaluation, negotiating for best VFM
Analysing sales and market data to identify trends to develop category strategies
Developing strategies to enhance the customer experience
Analysing key metrics to identify sourcing gaps, develop and implement strategies to improve category performance
Fostering strong relationships with companywide stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Hands-on B2C or DTC Procurement experience within KBB mandatory
Ability to analyse market trends and data to develop category strategies
Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills – the right culture fit is crucial
Proactive, flexible and adaptable, attention to detail, team player mentality (willing to help and mentor team members)

What you'll get in return

Friendly and casual work environment, great people culture and supportive manager
Excellent employee welfare and benefits including hybrid work, team and company socials, free fruit and healthy snacks, dog-friendly office and more!
Incredibly flexible hybrid work policy – predominantly remote!
Salary £55,000 + excellent benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please email your updated CV (word doc.) to Mandy.Lynn@hays.com with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and postcode, and tell me a bit about yourself! Only complete applications will be considered.

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