Head of Category West Midlands£70-75k + Car Allowance + HybridJob Reference: GG/1264Overview An opportunity to lead a key business area within a market leading distribution business as Head of Category.Reporting to the UK Commercial Director, you will inspire your team, strive for excellence, and drive continuous improvement.The RoleThe successful Head of Category will:Drive and determine the Commercial strategy.Lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the product management, strategic procurement, and business development.Manage the development and capabilities of category team members.Own the category P&L and drive actions to manage and improve itDefine product assortmentDefine sell-out price strategyGather and provide market intelligence.Drive product innovation within existing offering.Propose and implement sales initiatives (e.g., campaigns, training, sales enablers, etc).Drive category sell-out.Support quotes, tenders and special projects.Identify opportunities for cross-sell, OEM conversion and value creation.Address overall product queries from sales network and customers.Continuously review the industry/market trends and developments to ensure that the category strategy is current and driving business growth.Keep up to date with category knowledge, products and application.Ensure management of supplier and product data end to end.Build and lead strong relationships suppliers.Manage and establish standardised contract frameworks and T&Cs.Own commercial terms with suppliers (rebate, price support, etc)The CandidateThe successful Head of Category will:Ability to set and implement product strategyAbility to liaise with different stakeholders in the organizationAbility to liaise with suppliers’ and customers’ stakeholders at a senior levelBudgeting and financial managementAbility to manage a P&L and drive sales & marginData management and analysisNegotiation and supplier selection and managementManagement of commercial terms with suppliersNext Steps To apply for this Head of Category opportunity, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463222578 or gilbert.gregory@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference GG/1264.About Your Recruitment Agency Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry.Here is our most recent candidate recommendation: “Gregory Walker got in touch about a role on a Thursday and within 6 days everything was sorted, and I’d accepted the role. Easy to work with and great communication which is everything!”