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Category Manager

ATS Corporation is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Global Category Mana...

Location

Italy , Castel Bolognese

Salary:

Not provided

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Minimum of 5–8 years of strategic sourcing and project management experience, ideally within a custom manufacturing or industrial environment
Advanced capability to manage, analyze, and extract insights from large datasets derived from ERP systems (excellent Excel skills required)
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with a proven ability to thrive in multidisciplinary teams

Job Responsibility

Strategic Sourcing: Develop, implement, and govern comprehensive category procurement strategies (vision, goals, actions) to support long-term business growth
Spend & Cost Management: Own the total global spend for the assigned material categories, utilizing data analysis and historical benchmarking to achieve tangible savings
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Evaluate, approve, and manage relationships with global vendors, ensuring alignment with ATS objectives and ethical standards
Commercial Negotiations: Lead the negotiation of framework agreements, including pricing, commercial terms, discounts, and rebates applicable across multiple complex projects
Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Partner closely with ATS divisions globally to align and define customized category strategies that meet specific divisional business needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Take a leading role in cost-saving workshops and actively contribute to technical VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Problem Solving: Act as the primary single point of contact for complex or unusual supply chain issues, establishing clear ownership and resolution

What we offer

Flexible work schedules (where applicable)
annual cash incentive
full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits

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Category Manager

A Category Manager is responsible for driving on-ground operations. This would p...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

Urban Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6 months -2 years of work experience
Proficient in advanced Excel/ SQL/Tableau/Power BI
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, requires solving ambiguous problems, and is highly outcome-oriented
Hustle and get things done attitude

Job Responsibility

Drive onboarding of great service professionals in the category - involves thinking through the full supply chain - sourcing, selection, and training of partners
Be part of projects that are focused on improving customer and partner experience
Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners in marketing, technology, and product to execute multiple category and central-level projects

What we offer

A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities
Work closely with strong leaders who are amongst the best in the country when it comes to operational excellence and consumer obsession
A lot of freedom and ownership to propose and change the way we do things
Growth opportunities within UC via our robust internal mobility program

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Category Manager

The Advocate Group are looking for a dynamic Category Manager to shape strategy,...

Location

United Kingdom , St Albans

Salary:

Not provided

Advocate Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven success in category management, ideally within food, beverage or broader FMCG
Strong analytical skills with the confidence to turn data into action
Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
A strategic thinker with commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset

Job Responsibility

Lead category plans that deliver real results for both the business and retail partners
Use your market insight to uncover trends, spot opportunities, and inspire innovation
Build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, and marketing
Take responsibility for range reviews, pricing strategies, and promotional activity that maximises profitability

What we offer

Collaborative team
Support from passionate colleagues
Culture where initiative is encouraged and rewarded

Fulltime

Category Manager

Location

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Retail sector (Buying Sales or Category Management)
The ability to confidently demonstrate tenacity, determination, and assertiveness in pursuit of a commercially successful outcome, managing conflict where necessary
The ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skills
A strong and effective negotiator
Experience of creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans
Numerate, with experience of analysing performance and market data
Problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin, retail POR and cash profit
Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categories
Working closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans
Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met
Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives
Ranging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategy
Planning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departments
Range management and development – identifying gaps, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price proposition
Define and manage the strategy for Own Brand to ensure the Category has the correct balance of branded and own brand products to deliver a commercially sound range/portfolio

What we offer

Competitive salary
Pension
22 days annual leave plus the option to buy additional days
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Onsite parking

Category Manager

We are looking for a Category Manager to be responsible for the delivery of Cate...

Location

United Kingdom , York

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in FMCG Wholesale or Retail sector (Buying Sales or Category Management)
The ability to confidently demonstrate tenacity, determination, and assertiveness in pursuit of a commercially successful outcome, managing conflict where necessary
The ability to build relationships internally and externally using effective influencing skills
A strong and effective negotiator
Experience of creating and delivering Category Strategy and promotional plans
Numerate, with experience of analysing performance and market data
Problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Ensure all activities and decisions support achievement and delivery of the budget for sales, wholesale margin, retail POR and cash profit
Use sound commercial reasoning and influence to ensure that availability is maximised across product categories
Working closely with suppliers to generate Joint Business Plans
Effective focus and management of internal and external stakeholder relationships
Creation and implementation of Category strategy, to include the delivery of Category plans to ensure that financial targets are met
Negotiating income from suppliers for media promotional support and specific initiatives
Ranging and pricing of all products in line with current pricing policy and business strategy
Planning and communicating requirements for seasonal promotional events and corporate initiatives across the supply base and via internal departments
Range management and development – identifying gaps, reviewing the current range status, liaising with key suppliers, and managing the price proposition
Define and manage the strategy for Own Brand to ensure the Category has the correct balance of branded and own brand products to deliver a commercially sound range/portfolio

Fulltime

Category Manager

Our client is a globally recognised leader in the electronics and manufacturing ...

Location

USA

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Alfa-Executive Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A proven track record in category management within the electronics manufacturing sector (North American market experience is essential
international experience is a major plus)
Exceptional ability to lead high-level negotiations and engage stakeholders across diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds
Skilled in using analytical methodologies to optimise procurement spend and evaluate supplier performance
Comfortable navigating the complexities of a global corporate structure, including managing projects across multiple time zones
Fluent and persuasive communicator
while not required, proficiency in multiple languages is highly regarded

Job Responsibility

Design and execute end-to-end category strategies that maximise fiscal efficiency and operational stability
Lead high-value procurement initiatives, conduct rigorous performance reviews, and build enduring strategic partnerships
Proactively navigate supply chain volatility, addressing trade disruptions and regulatory hurdles with agility
Harmonise global supply and demand by acting as a bridge between key business stakeholders and technical teams
Ensure 100% compliance with technical specifications through robust contract management and vendor evaluation

Category Manager

This is your opportunity to stamp your personality across the Category, supporti...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry; Lutterworth

Salary:

Not provided

Travis Perkins plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong commercial experience gained in a plumbing and heating or merchanting environment either working in a commercial category management or sales / customer facing role, where you have been responsible for decision making under your own initiative
The breadth of the role encompasses key supplier trading relationships, ranging and pricing decisions, and so requires someone with strong applied analytical skills using data to drive decisions, with the ability to shape and execute the commercial strategy
You will have direct responsibility for forging strong and credible relationships with suppliers, so having a collaborative and engaging style is a must
Experience of working within a fast-paced and matrix'd group environment is preferred, as the role requires exceptional communication and influencing skills engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally across the group and externally too.

Job Responsibility

Review trading performance, identifying areas of concern / opportunity and taking appropriate action in line with the category role and intent
Deliver category pricing and range reviews to optimise category performance
Define the supply base strategy and management of supplier relationships, to maximise return
Lead the negotiation of key supplier trading agreements and oversee accurate input into the rebate management system
Develop cross-functional and TP Group collaborative relationships across all brands

What we offer

Support to enrol onto development schemes
Competitive salary with bonus earning potential
Enhanced pension scheme matching contributions up to 10%
Group-wide discounts including 20% off at Toolstation
Sociable hours (no evenings or weekends)
ShareSave
Online shopping discounts across leading retailers

Fulltime

Category Manager

The Category Manager is responsible for maintaining KeHE’s track record as the b...

Location

United States , Naperville

Salary:

97350.00 - 142659.00 USD / Year

KeHE Distributors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum three (3) years of experience in Category Management, or selling & sales management, within the food industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience working with and, as appropriate, managing a broad array of vendors, brokers, importers, and product trade associations
Demonstrated ability to negotiate highly competitive pricing and marketing support agreements
Demonstrated experience and facility using syndicated purchase data and other consumption data
Demonstrated ability to budget and then proactively manage top line (sales), gross margin %, supply chain metrics (service level), and other program expenses
Demonstrated success transferring product and program knowledge
Demonstrated experience and facility with Word, Excel (advanced level), and PowerPoint software
Willingness to travel domestically and (occasionally) internationally

Job Responsibility

Monitor end-consumer purchasing trends and associated emerging products
Manage existing vendors (and their brokers as appropriate)
Work as a team player for all planning and implementation of collective projects
Work collegially and productively with relevant headquarter teams
Enable KeHE’s account management and field sales teams by generating product selling information/presentations
Proactively identify and seize non-traditional opportunities for KeHE to offer entirely new lines of products
Manage all administrative and financial aspects of assigned categories and associated vendors
Follow established company policies and procedures

What we offer

Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

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