Category Manager
Ref: AS2474489
Solihull, UK
£50,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Performance Improvement
- Category Strategy
About the candidate
A commercially minded Category Manager with strong experience across category management, strategic sourcing and supplier performance improvement. They have built their career across regional retail, national manufacturing and UK logistics environments, giving them a well-rounded view of procurement, supply chain and commercial decision-making.
Based in Solihull, UK and seeking a permanent opportunity, they are available to start in 2 weeks. They bring a proactive, data-led approach and are confident working with suppliers and internal teams to deliver cost efficiencies, improve product performance and support wider business objectives.
What makes them great?
- Delivered Cost Reductions – Achieved an approximate 15% reduction in costs through strategic vendor negotiations and data-driven category decisions within a regional retail environment.
- Improved Supplier Performance – Supported the implementation of a vendor management system, contributing to an approximate 20% improvement in on-time delivery rates.
- Strong Cross-Functional Impact – Worked closely with sales, marketing and supply chain teams to improve product selection, promotional planning and wider procurement performance.
Areas of expertise
- Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing – Experienced in developing category plans that align with commercial goals, using insight and procurement data to guide decisions.
- Supplier Management & Negotiation – Skilled in supplier evaluation, vendor negotiations and building long-term supplier relationships to improve value and performance.
- Supply Chain & Procurement Analysis – Confident analysing inventory, lead times and purchasing data to identify trends, improve efficiency and support senior decision-making.