Hybrid Category Manager — Customer-Driven Growth & Insights

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional body in procurement is seeking a Category Manager in Manchester. In this hybrid role, you will help shape category strategies that meet customer needs, using data insights to drive decision-making in product range and pricing. You will collaborate with teams, influence decisions, and contribute to the performance of the Food business. The position offers a salary between £41,000 - £48,000, along with an annual bonus and extensive benefits, including 28 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to a subsidised onsite gym

Coaching and training for career development

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with tools like MicroStrategy, Circana, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A strong sense of commercial awareness, especially around cost, volume, and customer value.
• A knack for turning complex data into clear, customer-relevant insights.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and channel partners to deliver category success.
• Use data and insight to shape decisions across product range, pricing, and promotions.
• Develop strategies and communicate customer-focused plans to commercial teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

MicroStrategy

Circana

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading professional body in procurement is seeking a Category Manager in Manchester. In this hybrid role, you will help shape category strategies that meet customer needs, using data insights to drive decision-making in product range and pricing. You will collaborate with teams, influence decisions, and contribute to the performance of the Food business. The position offers a salary between £41,000 - £48,000, along with an annual bonus and extensive benefits, including 28 days holiday and a pension scheme.