Senior Category Manager

Elevation Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international retailer in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior Category Manager to join their team. This role involves strategic decision-making in pricing, supplier management, and mentoring Junior Buyers. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working and retail discounts.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Excellent Retail Discounts

Succession Planning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG, Wholesale or Retail sector.
• Strong negotiation abilities with a track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Assess data and make data-driven purchasing decisions.
• Develop and implement a Category strategy to meet financial targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers to execute joint Business Plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Job description

Title: Senior Category Manager

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: up to £65,000

Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are thrilled to be partnering exclusively with an international retailer in Huddersfield. Due to strategic acquisitions and a period of sustained growth, the business are looking to recruit a Senior Category Manager.

The Category Manager will work alongside the Head of Buying in a varied role involving pricing, ranging, strategy development, promotion planning and supplier management, while also mentoring and supporting a team of Junior Buyers responsible for operational spend. Alongside joining a supportive leader and competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive:

• 25 Days Holiday
• Flexible Working
• Excellent Retail Discounts
• Succession Planning

Key duties of the role will include:

• Assess data, compare vendor proposals, and make data-driven purchasing decisions that align with company objectives.
• Ensure activities and decisions align with achieving the budget for sales, margin, and cash profit.
• Maximise product availability across categories using sound commercial reasoning and influence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute joint Business Plans.
• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and implement a Category strategy to meet financial targets and ensure effective range management, pricing, and promotional planning.

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Extensive experience in the FMCG, Wholesale or Retail sector.
• Demonstrated ability to show tenacity, determination, and assertiveness for commercially successful outcomes, including conflict management.
• Skilled in building strong internal and external relationships using effective influencing techniques.
• Strong negotiation abilities with a track record of success.
• Proficient in creating and executing Category Strategies, promotional plans, and analysing performance and market data.