Category Manager

The Role

We are looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of a core product range across the business, responsible for pricing, stock availability, supplier performance, and overall commercial outcomes.

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership and accountability, and is comfortable working directly with data to drive decisions.

Key Responsibilities

You will own your category end to end:

• Set pricing and maintain competitive market positioning
• Control stock availability through effective replenishment and planning
• Manage the full purchasing cycle and ensure suppliers deliver on time
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage any changes or disruptions
• Introduce new products, ensuring setup, pricing, and data are right first time
• Resolve complex supply issues to maintain continuity

You will also maintain visibility of risk and supplier performance, ensuring issues are actively managed and driven through to resolution.

What success looks like

• High stock availability with controlled stockholding
• Consistent supplier performance and reliable order flow
• Competitive and accurate pricing across the range
• Strong margins maintained
• Low levels of aged or excess stock
• Clean, accurate product data

What we are looking for

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or category management
• Commercial awareness with understanding of pricing, margin, and cost control
• Confident managing suppliers and driving performance
• Strong attention to detail with a right first time mindset
• Able to solve problems quickly and keep supply moving
• Studying towards or qualified in CIPS Level 4 or above preferred
• Military background or connection such as veteran or forces family welcomed

Why Join us

• Genuine ownership and decision making responsibility
• Fast paced, growing business with minimal complexity
• Clear progression as the organisation evolves
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Competitive salary and company events

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