Category Manager - Strategic Growth & Supplier Partnerships

Michael Page; Bradford; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

22 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Onsite parking

Résumé du poste

Michael Page in Bradford is seeking a Category Manager in the retail FMCG sector to shape category strategy, manage agency partnerships, and drive profitable category performance. You will collaborate with marketing teams, analyse market trends, and influence suppliers to optimise value.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, stakeholder management, and a results-driven mindset to deliver commercial impact within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management within retail/FMCG.
• Strong ability to analyse market trends and translate data into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams and external agencies.
• Results-focused with commercial influence and business objective alignment.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with marketing and agency teams to deliver effective campaigns.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to maximise value.
• Monitor category performance and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business objectives.
• Present findings and strategies to senior stakeholders clearly.

Connaissances

Category management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Marketing & agencies

Results driven

Supplier negotiations

Description du poste

Michael Page in Bradford is seeking a Category Manager in the retail FMCG sector to shape category strategy, manage agency partnerships, and drive profitable category performance. You will collaborate with marketing teams, analyse market trends, and influence suppliers to optimise value.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, stakeholder management, and a results-driven mindset to deliver commercial impact within a fast-paced environment.