Description
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for managing supplier relationships and driving growth? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced organisation based in Petersfield, is seeking a Category Manager to join their team. In this key role, youll be responsible for end-to-end category management, ensuring best-practice procurement, developing growth and sustainability strategies, and building strong vendor partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Negotiate commercial terms to maximise cost savings and supplier contributions, such as rebates and early payment discounts.
2. Own the profitability and growth of assigned categories, collaborating with Sales and Operations.
3. Identify and onboard new suppliers, maintain up-to-date supplier agreements, and manage supplier performance metrics.
4. Oversee the tender process, including sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with suppliers.
5. Lead the development and launch of new products within your category, while managing product lifecycle activities.
6. Optimise stock levels and reduce excess inventory in partnership with the Stock team.
7. Drive product visibilit...