Senior Buying & Category Growth Leader

Rise Resourcing; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a successful specialist retailer for a Senior Buying Manager or Senior Category Manager to lead category strategy, build compelling product ranges, and drive commercial performance.

This role requires strong market insight, supplier management, and a passion for delivering products customers love. You will manage end-to-end category processes and develop a high-performing team to stay competitive.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in buying or category management.
• Proven track record of sales growth and margin improvement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Analytical with ability to use data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to maximise sales, margin and market share.
• Lead end-to-end category management from range planning to promotions.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to keep product offers competitive.

Skills

Buying / category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Job description

Rise Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a successful specialist retailer for a Senior Buying Manager or Senior Category Manager to lead category strategy, build compelling product ranges, and drive commercial performance.

This role requires strong market insight, supplier management, and a passion for delivering products customers love. You will manage end-to-end category processes and develop a high-performing team to stay competitive.