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Category Manager - Remote

JR United Kingdom

West Midlands Combined Authority

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GBP 55,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Manager to join their team in a predominantly remote role. This position focuses on managing supplier relationships, analyzing market data, and developing strategies to enhance customer experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong B2C procurement experience and excellent communication skills, thriving in a supportive and friendly work environment. With a flexible hybrid work policy and a culture that values collaboration and mentorship, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing retail organization.

Benefits

Dog-friendly office
Free fruit and healthy snacks
Team and company socials
Flexible hybrid work policy
Friendly work environment

Qualifications

  • Hands-on B2C or DTC Procurement experience within KBB is mandatory.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and data to develop category strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and evaluate for best value for money.
  • Analyze sales and market data to identify trends and develop strategies.

Skills

B2C Procurement Experience
Market Trend Analysis
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Team Player Mentality

Job description

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Category Manager - Remote, London (West End)
Client:

Hays

Location:

London (West End), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Retail Category Manager | Predominantly Remote | Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Your new company

Retail Organisation looking to hire a Category Manager for its growing business.

First and foremost, the right personality and culture fit is crucial aside from having the right technical skills. This organisation has great people who are brilliant at their job, down-to-earth, genuinely willing to help each other – that’s the kind of candidate that will succeed in this business.

Your new role

  • Manage supplier relationships and evaluation, negotiating for best VFM
  • Analysing sales and market data to identify trends to develop category strategies
  • Developing strategies to enhance the customer experience
  • Analysing key metrics to identify sourcing gaps, develop and implement strategies to improve category performance
  • Fostering strong relationships with companywide stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

  • Hands-on B2C or DTC Procurement experience within KBB mandatory
  • Ability to analyse market trends and data to develop category strategies
  • Excellent communication, relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills – the right culture fit is crucial
  • Proactive, flexible and adaptable, attention to detail, team player mentality (willing to help and mentor team members)

What you'll get in return

  • Friendly and casual work environment, great people culture and supportive manager
  • Excellent employee welfare and benefits including hybrid work, team and company socials, free fruit and healthy snacks, dog-friendly office and more!
  • Incredibly flexible hybrid work policy – predominantly remote!
  • Salary £55,000 + excellent benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please email your updated CV (word doc.) to Mandy.Lynn@hays.com with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and post code, and tell me a bit about yourself! Only complete applications will be considered.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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