Senior Category Manager - FMCG, Buying

Senior Category Manager - FMCG, Buying
Senior Category Manager - FMCG, Buying

The location of the role is York OR London (onsite).
The position is permanent.
The salary on offer is £66k - £72k per annum.

This role is working at a leading UK wholesale and retail business.

Role Summary:

We are currently looking to appoint a Category Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of Category Plans that maximise sales and profit for both our business and customers. The role encompasses all aspects of Category Management including ranging, pricing, strategy development, supplier management, promotional planning and securing income for marketing and media support.

The Category Manager will also mentor and develop Category Assistants and oversee the Category specific activities of Category Assistants.

Key accountabilities of the role

Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin, retail POR and cash profit
Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categories
Working closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans
Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met
Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives
Ranging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategy
Planning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departments
Range management and development - identifying gaps, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price proposition
Define and manage the strategy for Own Brand to ensure the Category has the correct balance of branded and own brand products to deliver a commercially sound range/portfolio
Ensuring that admin tasks for the specific Category are completed correctly and on time
Accurately analysing promotional effectiveness and forecasts for specific product categoriesKey skills and experience

Experience in FMCG Wholesale or Retail sector (Buying Sales or Category Management)
The ability to confidently demonstrate tenacity, determination, and assertiveness in pursuit of a commercially successful outcome, managing conflict where necessary
The ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skills
A strong and effective negotiator
Experience of creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans
Numerate, with experience of analysing performance and market data
Problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvementIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed