Exciting opportunity due to increasing demand for our clients services and growth plans, we are looking for a Senior Category Manager to join their team.
What you get as their Senior Category Manager:
1. Salary £62K - £65K pa max
2. Annual bonus
3. Hybrid Working
4. Free car parking
5. Private Medical, Health Cash Plan, Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Holiday Trading, Funded Professional Qualifications
6. 25 days annual leave + usual bank holidays
Senior Category Manager:
The ideal background would be a mix of public and private sector experience. If candidates are not from our local competitor base then potentially consider a wider competitor market, maybe utilities or defence? Contractor experience would be good, as would consultancy experience. We are looking to tick as many of the following as possible:
7. Strong leadership skills
8. Strong relationship management skills
9. Construction or materials background (preferably materials)
10. Public sector experience
11. Demonstrable project management / managing a dynamic workload
The Role as Senior Category Manager:
12. The Senior Category Manager they will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the product portfolio within their assigned categories.
13. They will collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders, including procurement, finance, marketing, sales and supply chain to develop and execute effective category strategies.
14. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in category performance.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience they are seeking from you:
15. Degree in a related field or MBA would be a plus
16. Category Management experience
17. Strong analytical skills where you can interpret and make strategic decisions
18. Understanding of market trends, competitor landscapes and industry best practice
19. Excellent ability to communicate and present
20. Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement related software
If interested, please get in contact with Joseph Sylvester 0121 773 0966 or joseph.sylvester