Senior Category Manager - FMCG
Coventry
£65,000 + Bonus
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join an established and well-loved retailer based at their Coventry office (Hybrid Working options available) You will be reporting into the Head of Category and responsible for delivering commercially focused product ranges that meet team and company targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the department. As a Senior Category Manager some of your duties will include.
* Full ownership of your category, developing and execute the category strategy and full management of product range, pricing, and promotion.
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
* Ensuring selected product lines achieve season defined timeframes.
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices.
* Constant competitor and price analysis including ensuring the competitive positioning of the category within the market.
* Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
* Negotiate the best possible contracts & terms.
* Working closely with the individual stores to streamline any issues.
* Presenting reports, figures, and trend information to the Senior Management team
* Dealing and resolving escalated supplier queries
Key requirements for the role.
* Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Category Manager within a fast-moving FMCG environment.
* Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
* Able to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced market.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
* Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects.
* Excellent understanding of all MS Office products.
If you think you have the right experience as a Senior Category Manager and want a fresh opportunity with a fantastic employer who really invests in their staff and offers a fantastic working environment and employee benefits, then get in touch and apply today.