Category Manager
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Location
Evesham
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
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Contact:
Emily Denney
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Contact email:
emily.denney@butlerross.co.uk
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Job ref:
EDBBBH3046_1636730487
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Published:
over 2 years ago
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Expiry date:
2022-02-10
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Startdate:
ASAP
Category Manager - with hybrid flexible working
Butler Ross have an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager to join a fast paced distribution environment, the client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to come and join their procurement function and become an asset to their ever-growing company.
This role comes with a highly competitive hybrid working policy with a "work when you want where you want" mantra, ideally looking at 2 days in their Evesham office.
This role will be well suited to a senior buyer, category manager, buyer, procurement manager, procurement lead, purchasing manager, commodity lead, or commodity manager
Responsibilities of the Category Manager
- Taking ownership of sourcing and merchandising their specific categories.
- Develop new product and product lines with newly found suppliers.
- Developing existing and brand new relationships with suppliers and stake holders.
- Collaborate with various internal teams to find the right course of action.
- Review existing product and category ranges to ensure product offering are increasing revenue and inline with market trends (as advised by marketing department)
Experience of the Category Manager
- Previous experience with sourcing in a FMCG, retail or e-commerce.
- Good excel skills, ability to analyse and present data clearly.
- A positive outlook who can work both collaboratively and independently.
- Attention to detail and a natural instinct for spotting trends.
- Can generate own ideas that are innovative and unique.
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 with benefits.
This role will be well suited to a senior buyer, category manager, buyer, procurement manager, procurement lead, purchasing manager, commodity lead, or commodity manager