Senior Category Manager - Computing

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecommerce retail platform in London seeks a Senior Category Manager for Computing. This role involves overseeing product ranges, developing supplier partnerships, and driving growth through strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic startup culture focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Bonus (up to 2 months)

Phone & Tech allowances

£550 monthly travel allowance

Up to 7-9% pension contribution

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

Free lunch

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in a senior-level role in buying or category management.
• Experience in computing, gaming, or consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Computing assortment, providing relevant tech and gaming products.
• Manage the end-to-end buying process, including product selection and pricing.
• Develop supplier partnerships for competitive pricing and product innovations.

Skills

Category Management

Negotiation

Market Knowledge

Consumer Behavior

Proactive Approach

Job description

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Senior Category Manager - Computing, London

Client:

Quest Search and Selection

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Quest Search and Selection is partnering with one of the biggest ecommerce retail platforms. This platform operates in the UK & Europe and is expanding its non-food category team. Known for innovation and excellence within a start-up culture, it offers first-class supply chain and digital solutions.

As a Senior Category Manager - Computing, you will oversee the Computing assortment, providing customers with relevant tech, accessories, and gaming products at unbeatable value.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and managing a competitive Computing & Gaming product range with in-demand products, key brands, and exclusive launches.
• Developing and maintaining supplier partnerships for top-tier products, competitive pricing, and latest tech innovations.
• Creating and executing category strategies, managing a large SKU base profitably.
• Managing the end-to-end buying process, including product selection, pricing, forecasting, promotions, and lifecycle management.
• Driving growth through brand onboarding, promotional campaigns, and opportunity identification.
• Monitoring category metrics and sales data to optimize supplier performance.
• Negotiating trading terms and pricing to maximize margins.
• Collaborating with supply chain teams to ensure product availability and operational excellence.

Qualifications required:

• Experience in buying or category management within computing, gaming, or consumer electronics, preferably in e-commerce or retail.
• 8–10+ years in a similar senior-level role.
• Passion for tech and gaming, with a desire to develop the category.
• Proactive, hands-on approach, comfortable with fast decision-making.
• Market knowledge and understanding of consumer behavior with a successful track record.
• Established supplier network in computing and gaming sectors.

Benefits include:

• Bonus (up to 2 months)
• Phone & Tech allowances
• £550 monthly travel allowance
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Hybrid working or WIO (3-5 days in the office)
• Diverse, inclusive environment with impact opportunities
• Private health insurance
• Free lunch

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic startup environment. If interested, please apply with the reference provided.