Category Management Lead Job at Social Value Portal Ltd (London)

Senior Lead Category Management Analyst

The Senior Lead Category Analyst will leverage fact-based analytics and customer...

Location

Salary:

102900.00 - 128600.00 USD / Year

ACE Hardware

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, statistics, data science or related field
7+ years retail or consumer packaged goods experience
Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills
High degree of curiosity and structured problem solving skills
Ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data
Confident presenting in larger groups across multiple levels of the organization
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to various levels of corporate and retail management (e.g., manager through VP and store associate through owner)
Experience with SQL, Teradata, Power BI, Alteryx, or other BI data mining software required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Knowledge of standard Category Management process and principles

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance across all analysts
Development of assortment optimization strategy, execution of training, and ensuring consistent usage of methodology across analyst team
Support the Department Manager in elevating the team’s ability to mine data and develop analytical insights
Enhance current tools and build additional tools that allow for deeper and more insightful data analytics
Continual efficiency and optimization of Category Analyst tools to decrease time spent on mining data and increase time spent analyzing and aligning cross-functional team to an optimized, data-supported retail product assortment
Have limited ownership of strategic categories for Ace, but with less complexity so that they can dedicate time to implementation of assortment optimization strategies and team leadership

What we offer

Incentive opportunities
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off

Fulltime

Na Compute Category Management Representative Iv

The Category management function defines and manages the product offering, posit...

Location

United States , All

Salary:

120500.00 - 284000.00 USD / Year

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University or Bachelors degree in Marketing or Finance
Typically 8-12 years of professional experience with a combination of Marketing, Sales, Business Planning experienced preferred
Consumer and/or Commercial Partner management expertise
End User Acct management as an alternative
IT industry knowledge
Business planning skills, multidimensional
Financial planning and modelling skills, comfortable to manage high complexity business planning and reporting
Strong communication skills at senior management internally and externally
Knowledge of promotional marketing processes and practices
Negotiation skills and ability to frame the product value proposition to customers/partners

Job Responsibility

Own and drive the overall category strategy and business plan for the HPE Alletra 4000 portfolio, with accountability for growth, pipeline creation, revenue acceleration, and market penetration
Act as the general manager for the category, balancing business planning, competitive positioning, product strategy, ecosystem growth, sales enablement, and customer adoption
Develop and execute account planning strategies to identify whitespace opportunities, increase install base penetration, grow wallet share, and expand into net-new accounts
Partner with sales leadership, field sellers, partners, and alliance teams to position Alletra 4000 solutions against customer business challenges and workload requirements
Build and grow the ISV ecosystem aligned to the category by identifying strategic software partnerships, workload certifications, co-marketing opportunities, and solution integrations that drive incremental demand
Create differentiated positioning and messaging
Serve as the category expert on competitive intelligence across product positioning, pricing, workload alignment, market trends, and customer requirements
Develop and communicate category priorities, sales plays, and growth motions to direct and indirect sales organizations
Lead demand generation priorities in partnership with Marketing, including campaigns, enablement, partner activation, and ecosystem-led growth opportunities
Influence roadmap conversations through field feedback, market signals, competitive analysis, and customer requirements

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL...

Location

United States , Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, USA; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Salary:

80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

H.B. Fuller

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
1–4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function
Experience supporting and executing RFQ/RFP processes, including supplier engagement, analysis, and recommendation development
Demonstrated ability to own and execute sourcing, procurement, or category workstreams end-to-end
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, working independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, or similar enterprise systems

Job Responsibility

Lead execution category management and sourcing activities for assigned Logistics categories
Execute end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQ/RFP management, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiation, and award recommendations
Manage and develop supplier relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for performance management, issue resolution, and ongoing commercial activities
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance) to align category strategy, ensure supply continuity, and support business priorities
Proactively identify risks, supply constraints, and cost drivers within the category, driving resolution and mitigation with limited escalation
Make data-driven commercial recommendations and decisions within defined scope, applying category, market, and business context to sourcing and supplier actions
Analyze spend, pricing, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities, improve service levels, and reduce risk
Ensure accuracy and integrity of category and sourcing data, supporting reliable inputs for decision-making and reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of category management practices, sourcing processes, tools, and workflows to improve effectiveness and scalability

What we offer

comprehensive benefits
incentive and recognitions programs
health & wellness benefits
401K contributions
paid time off
paid holidays

Fulltime

Digital Experience - Workflow and Traffic Management Lead

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

Boots

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience (2+ minimum) in Creative agency Project/Client/Traffic Management
Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, remaining calm under pressure
Adept with using workflow management tools/MS tools such as Wrike/Monday.com/Airtable and Excel
High attention to detail with a strong quality and continuous improvement mindset
Ability to be agile in a fast-paced environment, proactive and forward thinking

Job Responsibility

Lead, assign and oversee all projects for your specific categories in line with DX process
Traffic management via our workflow tool (Wrike), including forward planning, triaging, estimating effort and pre-flight briefs to ensure information is complete
Arrange, lead and document kick-off meetings
Build project plans, manage Production Team’s workload, assign tasks and projects with the most efficient and holistic use of resource
Be the primary contact with our internal stakeholders, collaborating with ecommerce teams to inform and uphold best practice
Keep teams informed of changes to project and alignment to brief
Negotiate and trade off category priorities and manage status of briefs in flight, escalating risks and opportunities
Contribute to continuous improvements through wash-up meetings, process and resource efficiencies

What we offer

Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Generous Employee Discounts: For you and a family member
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Pay

Fulltime

Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist

As the Senior Procurement Category Management Specialist, you will manage relati...

Location

United States , Bridgewater

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Nestle Health Science

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Master's degree preferred
CPM certification is a plus
5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, purchasing, or materials management
3+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and present insights clearly

Job Responsibility

Provide the focus support of manufacturing
Act as Single Point of Contact for factory escalations and drive sustainable resolutions
Own OSCAR projects to drive savings, ensure supply and compliance objectives
Monitor business goals and help periodically reassess the targets
Ensure information flow between the factory teams & Procurement to effectively deliver against business/function strategies
Seek proactive feedback regarding and enable focus on high value returns
Understand business requirements and challenges
including priorities, must win battles and key value drivers. Transmit this understanding to the category management teams at NIM and Nestrade at the appropriate level so the category sourcing strategies and priorities are defined accordingly
Lead Monthly Category Reviews as required
Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in Ideas and stakeholders/business requirements as assigned

What we offer

Performance-based incentives
competitive total rewards package
401k with company match
healthcare coverage
broad range of other benefits

Fulltime

Procurement Category Management Analyst

The purpose of this job is to be the Procurement Lead for Transportation and Log...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Pepsico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in FMCG Sourcing / Procurement of which atleast 5+ years should be in management of Transportation and Logistics spend
Experience in using advanced sourcing methodologies/ tools, Strategic Sourcing steps
E-procurement and SAP knowledge is a must
Experience in a regional procurement function/ company
Experience of procurement/ strategic sourcing in India
Skilled in managing a dispersed team of business stakeholders in different locations
strong selling skills
Go-To-Person on Performance Metrics, and Best Practices around Metrics
Bachelor of Engineering/ Science/Business Administration with Postgraduate qualification from NITIE or equivalent college preferable
Procurement professional (CIPS or equivalent) a plus

Job Responsibility

Support (in close collaboration with the INDIA Region GP Business Engagement Sr Director) implementation of the INDIA Procurement vision, mission and strategy
Manage MOVE category at a regional level leveraging PepsiCo’s OpCo’s Supply plans
Work closely with INDIA BE Sr Director and Sector GP COE to: Plan and monitor Move Category with respect to annual and long-term strategic sourcing targets for India spend driving local plans/strategies in partnership with Sector COEs
Plan and monitor sourcing Productivity / Savings for the above category at 8-10% YoY
Evaluate & evolve sourcing strategies based on changing market conditions and provide inputs during strategic sourcing activities, including internal and external analysis and negotiations
Ensure implementation of sourcing strategies / plans, compliance monitored, and benefits tracked (in close collaboration with the Transactional Procurement Team in line with the procurement policies, DoA and Procurement practices
Collaborate with Supply Planning & Logistics team to define fleet electrification strategy and execution on Pepsico India glidepath plan
Lead supplier enablement and drive digitalization and simplification within category
Ensure implementation of best-in-class sourcing tools, relevant to the category
Partner with senior Transport & Warehousing stakeholders and Sector Centre of Excellence, improve operating cash flow (inventory), and flexibility to business needs

Fulltime

Revenue Growth Management Lead

We’re partnering with one of the world’s leading confectionery businesses, a glo...

Location

United Kingdom , Windsor

Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Marvel FMCG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience within FMCG, ideally in Revenue Growth Management, Commercial Finance, Category, Sales Strategy or a related commercial function
Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of pricing, promotions and profitability drivers
Excellent analytical capability with the ability to turn data into commercially actionable insights
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with Power BI experience advantageous
Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across a matrix organisation
A proactive, agile and pragmatic approach in fast-moving environments
Strong communication and storytelling skills, able to simplify complexity and bring stakeholders with you

Job Responsibility

Own and shape the UK Revenue Growth Management strategy across pricing, promotions and forecasting
Play a central role in guiding commercial decisions that directly impact revenue and profitability
Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Marketing, Category and Supply Chain
Building clear commercial frameworks, delivering actionable insights, and ensuring the business has the right strategies in place to drive both short-term performance and long-term profitable growth

What we offer

bonus and comprehensive benefits package

Fulltime

Sr. Specialist, Procurement Category Management

This role leads the procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Hea...

Location

United States , Bridgewater

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Nestle Health Science

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement category management supporting manufacturing, commercial, and/or corporate functions across various operating models
5+ years of experience with strong subject matter expertise in packaging categories, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, or chemical industries
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation
Hands-on experience developing and onboarding new suppliers and delivering business solutions
Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and supplier markets
Experience leading change management initiatives and driving continuous improvement
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve complex business challenges
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Lead procurement of strategic packaging categories for Nestlé Health Science US, managing a complex spend portfolio of approximately $30–$40M across a diverse supplier base
Partner cross-functionally to align on business needs and drive effective sourcing strategies, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and supplier performance
Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies and annual sourcing plans to deliver value and support business objectives
Lead supplier negotiations and establish contract pricing, terms, and conditions to secure high-value, cost-effective agreements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a savings pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with Finance
Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform category strategies and adapt to changing business needs
Manage supplier performance, including ongoing evaluation and implementation of improvement plans to enhance quality, service, and delivery
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, partnering with supply planning teams to resolve issues and ensure continuity
Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on business priorities and identify opportunities for innovation and value creation
Support new product launches, technologies, and key initiatives by leveraging supplier capabilities and insights

What we offer

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage

Fulltime

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