EMEA Category Manager — Tools & Growth (Hybrid)

RS Components; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supplier organization in Corby is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product strategies that drive growth across EMEA. This pivotal role involves managing key suppliers, maintaining product portfolios, and ensuring competitive advantages through effective negotiation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in product lifecycle management and a proven ability to enhance supplier performance. Join the team and be part of a respected organization making a positive global impact.

Benefits

Pension/retirement options

Medical plans

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and experience maintaining supplier and product portfolios.
• Proven ability to manage key and strategic suppliers, including performance monitoring and relationship building.
• Skilled in negotiating contracts and commercial terms to deliver improved outcomes.
• Ability to define and deliver a market-leading product offer.
• Excellent collaboration skills to build strong internal and external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a best-in-class product offer for customers.
• Maintain the supplier and product portfolio including the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Manage a portfolio of key and strategic suppliers and be accountable for supplier management and performance.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Supplier performance monitoring

Contract negotiation

Collaboration

Commercial acumen

Job description

A global supplier organization in Corby is seeking a Category Manager to oversee product strategies that drive growth across EMEA. This pivotal role involves managing key suppliers, maintaining product portfolios, and ensuring competitive advantages through effective negotiation and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in product lifecycle management and a proven ability to enhance supplier performance. Join the team and be part of a respected organization making a positive global impact.