Senior Category Manager

Quest Search and Selection; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Search and Selection is seeking a Senior Category Manager - SDA to lead category management in a dynamic e-commerce environment. This role involves delivering top-quality products, driving growth, and collaborating with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail and exceptional analytical skills to optimize category performance.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Up to 8% pension contribution

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years experience in buying/category management.
• Strong background in retail and eCommerce.
• Proven purchasing expertise in Household & Laundry categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying and sales activities for the SDA category.
• Develop supplier relationships and shape category strategy.
• Analyze metrics to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Market insights

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Head of Recruitment Solutions - Quest Search & Selection

Quest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager - SDA (small domestic appliances) Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for UK consumers. You'll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

The business is working with a global ecommerce retail platforms that has operations in the UK & Europe & that are currently growing their FMCG category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Category Manager - SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• Lead the buying and sales activity for the category. This category will include (but not exhaustive)
• Laundry : Irons, ironers, towel dryers.
• Floor and Surface Care: Vacuum cleaners (dry/wet),
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
• Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.

Qualifications required for this Senior Category Manager - SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• 4 -7 + year experience within buying /category management, ideally operating at a senior or manager level.
• Expensive category, Merchandising or Buying experience within Household & Laundry categories as mentioned above.
• Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• You must come from a retail, eCommerce, Marketplace or Supplier background with strong knowledge of the UK market within this category
• Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
• Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.

Benefits of joining this Senior Category Manager - SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• Salary between £75,000 - £115,000
• Travel allowance
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• 15% Bonus
• Hybrid working or WIO – 3 – 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out on collaboration working , so will require more office than home working.)
• Private health insurance

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding business. If this sounds like you apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Business Development, and Consulting

• Industries

  Retail, Household Services, and Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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