Category Manager

Ref: AS3043942

WC1A 1AA, United Kingdom

£55,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

About the candidate

The candidate brings extensive experience as a procurement professional, predominantly in the civils and drainage sectors within the builders' merchant and distribution industries. They have excelled in roles that require not only a strategic and analytical mindset but also strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement. This Category Manager has a robust track record of enhancing commercial performance, driving category strategies, and securing advantageous supplier agreements. Their career is marked by significant achievements in improving sales margins and procurement efficiencies across various competitive environments.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction and Sales Improvement: Demonstrated ability to reduce procurement costs by 20% and to increase sales by 15% through strategic supplier negotiations and effective category management.
• Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven skills in influencing senior leaders and motivating teams towards achieving business goals.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills combined with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues that hinder category performance.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Category Management: Implementation of successful strategies to drive sales and optimise product ranges for a national builders' merchant.
• Supplier Negotiation and Relationship Management: Expertise in forming and maintaining strong supplier partnerships, securing competitive terms that enhance profitability.
• Data Analysis and Market Insights: Proficient in utilising IT tools for data analysis, adept at providing actionable insights to inform business decisions and drive market competitiveness.