This is a new role within the Plumbmaster & Bathline Division, which is a truly unique opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to develop and manage a key category and progress your career within one of the market leaders in the supply of Plumbing & Heating products. You will have full accountability for the end-to-end category proposition. Focused around our customer & commercial strategy, you will find and work with the best suppliers at the best prices, whilst building and maintaining relationships with our branches, providing a service that they need in order to win and increase sales & profitability to drive sustainable growth. The successful applicant will be based within the areas of Newry, Lisburn or Belfast. Your key responsibilities will include: Support the team to deliver group strategies Form strategic and collaborative relationships with our suppliers Develop a buying strategy to help contribute to overall margin and profit growth Liaise with Stock & Systems to ensure the availability of stock and goods at all time Present agreed monthly performance reports to the Managing Director The successful candidate will possess the following attributes: A strong commercial mind and an instinct for a deal Ability to lead with people management skills Good communication and excellent negotiation Skills - working with our suppliers, branches and sales teams Analytical mind with strategic ability Ability to manage multiple projects at any one time The successful person will receive a competitive rate of pay plus benefits including: Staff Discounts Cycle to work scheme Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 20th November 2024 Job Specification To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.