Category Manager

Description

As Group Category Manager, you will take ownership of strategic product categories, managing a portfolio of suppliers and ensuring branches are equipped with the right products, pricing and support to serve customers and maximise profitability.

• Support the Price Book team to ensure all product and pricing data is accurate and up to date.
• Maintain stock levels in line with company policy and market trends.
• Define and maintain a consistent core product range across all branches.
• Build and deliver group category strategies in partnership with the Purchasing Director and wider commercial team.
• Develop, negotiate and manage supplier agreements to secure competitive pricing and market-leading products.
• Work closely with Purchase Ledger to resolve supplier queries efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong analytical capability and a methodical, detail-driven approach.
• Experience in a purchasing or sales role (ideally within building materials or related sectors).
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship-building skills.
• High competency in MS Office.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance