Job Details

Category Manager

Sector:

Region : Yorkshire & Humberside

Location: Sheffield

Salary:

Job Ref.: UOS0611201

Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment are recruiting a Category Manager for an educational institution based in South Yorkshire.

Due to the expansion, they are looking for a Category Manager to join its team in South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to Head of Procurement. The Category Manager will be responsible for purchasing to achieve cost and procurement improvements, manage the supplier base, negotiate trading terms and be accountable for developing product categories and introducing new products.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking Category Manager with experience in the Building and Construction products sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day to day supplier relationships and negotiating supplier terms
• Identify new suppliers and develop opportunities
• Monitor product cost and rebate structure
• Shape product and supplier strategy by reviewing product range hierarchy and implement gap analysis
• Run supplier or product tenders to test market conditions and implement changes
• Evaluate market sector and growth opportunities to identify new product opportunities
• Maintain accurate company product file
• Stock management support
• Develop category plans for designated product categories
• Work with Business Development to develop product strategy to drive sales and margin
• Work with Marketing to develop marketing plans, promotional activity and branch campaigns

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCED REQUIRED:

• Industry experience in a similar role
• Excellent negotiation and contract skills
• Demonstrable achievements in cost saving or business improvements
• Qualified MCIPS