Commercial Category Lead Job at Broster Buchanan (Cambridgeshire)

Design Manager - Category Lead

At Joseph Joseph, we are driven by a simple yet powerful belief — that intellige...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Joseph Joseph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An undergraduate (or master’s) degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Significant product development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex consumer goods from concept to manufacture
Demonstrable category-leadership skills: strategic thinking, roadmap planning and the ability to drive innovation
Experience managing, mentoring and developing design professionals, with the agility to support recruitment and handover processes
Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, able to present ideas clearly to senior teams
Sound understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, ideally with factory experience in the Far East
Proficiency in design applications such as Adobe CS and SolidWorks
A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking while keeping ideas commercial

Job Responsibility

Set and execute the vision for Cookshop, Cookware and Cleaning & Organisation, identifying opportunities to innovate and grow each category
Develop and maintain category road-maps in line with seasonal critical paths and commercial objectives and build inherent category value
Accountable for multiple, fast-paced complex projects launching into a global marketplace
Resolve design details and drive development forward, ensuring on-time launches against tight timelines
Liaise directly with packaging designers and manufacturing suppliers to manage prototypes, samples and quality checks
Line-manage the existing Cookshop & Cookware designer, providing coaching, feedback and performance management
Mentor junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Work with in-house and external designers, engineers and commercial teams to align on requirements, budgets and margin targets
Assess technical development issues, define scope for resolution, communicate options, and drive issues to closure
Ensure all projects remain within agreed budgets and product costs align with margin targets

What we offer

Competitive salary and holiday allowance
Company performance related bonus
A pension contribution
An exclusive staff discount
24/7 healthcare appointment support
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days from home and flex start/finish times
External private employee wellbeing support
Access to Perkbox
Volunteer days
Team Recognition scheme

Fulltime

Senior Commercial Manager

As the Senior Commercial Manager you will be tasked with driving the full P&L ma...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

PT Executive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in Leading "Chilled" Own Label Customer Accounts within the FMCG industry
Strong Own Label experience from other Categories (Ambient, Baking, Frozen etc) considered
A "Foodie" perspective
Strong Relationship skills
Ability to be at a slightly more Junior level but clearly leading your "peer group" and ready for a great challenge

Job Responsibility

Drive the full P&L management of 2 key customers
Lead Contact for several Category/Product areas
Ability to Network & Influence throughout the Retail Matrix Space (Supply, Marketing, Finance etc)
Work with the NPD Team
Full P&L visibility at 'Contribution to Profit' level
Deal with peers, cross functional colleagues, Executive Board members internally and Senior Management externally
Reason and rationalise complex business scenarios
Manage the needs and demands of both internal strategies and external requirements
Application of Category Management
Influence strategies to deliver category/profit growth

What we offer

Attractive Salary & Benefits

Fulltime

Senior Commercial Manager

As one of UK’s largest Food Groups Own Label Food Group, our client has an impre...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

PT Executive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must currently Have or Had Strong- Top 4 Experience & Fully appreciate the Challenging and highly sophisticated nature of a UK leading Retailer
Management of NAE/Jnr NAM
Ability to Network & Influence throughout the Retail Matrix Space (Supply, Marketing, Finance etc)
Full P&L visibility not just at gross margin level but at ‘Contribution to Profit’ level – understanding influence on the whole business and the wider impact of commercial decisions
Naturally confident in dealing with peers and cross functional colleagues, as well as dealing with the Executive Board members internally and Senior Management externally
Ability to be able to reason and rationalise complex business scenarios
have the ability to manage the needs and demands of both internal strategies and external requirements by being able to demonstrate the balance of both.
Application of Category Management and the practical approach and actions
influence the necessary strategies to deliver category/profit growth by delivery to the consumer needs
Negotiate annual Joint Business Plans (JBPs)

Job Responsibility

You will be tasked with driving the full P&L management of one of their key customers
The emphasis will very much be on you to show how you can deliver and grow the Business

What we offer

Attractve Salary & Benefits

Fulltime

Category Manager – Premium Home Appliance

Join Miele GB and Ireland’s dynamic team, where innovation meets tradition. As a...

Location

United Kingdom , Abingdon

Salary:

56000.00 GBP / Year

Miele GB

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have a degree-level education or equivalent experience, ideally in Business or Marketing, with a full driving licence
Must have proven experience as a Category Manager, including strategic planning and consumer campaign leadership
Must have strong cross-market collaboration skills, working effectively with central functions such as global category, communications and digital teams
Must have broad commercial expertise, including financial planning, project management, channel distribution, and retailer engagement
Ability to translate insights into action and drive performance across multiple product lines and consumer touchpoints

Job Responsibility

In close collaboration with internal departments, generate actionable insights from multiple data sources to assess market opportunities and brand performance
You contribute your expertise to applying consumer and customer insights that identify growth levers and enhance brand awareness across the consumer journey
In partnership with commercial and marketing teams, develop category strategy and budget plans with support from the Strategic Category Lead that align resources with market opportunities and consumer needs
You optimise portfolio management by refining SKU ranges, pricing strategies, and promotional plans to drive value and operational efficiency
In coordination with channel teams, lead consumer activation planning across digital, in-store, and CRM channels, ensuring timely and budget-aligned execution
You align and integrate plans with central and market teams for innovation launches, segmentation, and campaign execution, maintaining a rolling 12-month operational rhythm
In collaboration with leadership, foster a culture of insight-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across your category areas

What we offer

A bonus scheme of up to 4 months’ salary
Extensive discounts on Miele products for yourself, family and friends
Discounted gym membership and subsidised onsite café
Extensive health cash plan and free eye tests
Additional benefits including financial advice, recognition schemes and more

Fulltime

Global Packaging Associate Manager - Rigid Packaging

This position is responsible for executing the end-to-end (E2E) procurement stra...

Location

United States , Plano

Salary:

93500.00 - 156450.00 USD / Year

Pepsico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Management, or similar field
5+ years of related experience in Packaging, Finance, Analytics and/or CPG manufacturing operations
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Eager to embrace and lead change, ability to manage in ambiguous matrixed environment
Preferred knowledge of PepsiCo P&L, YOY cost savings and PV metrics
Internally motivated and driven with the ability to work independently

Job Responsibility

Lead and execute rigid category strategic procurement activities
Develop and drive productivity initiatives
Develop, manage, and share rigid category dashboard
Lead rigid category forecasting, procure to pay, monthly reconciliations, invoice concerns, rebates and reporting activities
Engage and partner across the E2E value chain
Work alongside functional and leadership teams to execute strategy to deliver against PepsiCo’s sustainability goals
Lead and coordinate sustainability reporting requirements
Lead and coordinate diversity reporting requirements
Engage with PFNA innovation teams, suppliers, and PBNA category leads to support the commercialization of rigid packaging innovation projects
Lead and implement digital transformation efforts

What we offer

Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Fulltime

Senior Business Analyst

As part of the Sourcing Center of Excellence team, the Sr. Business Analyst will...

Location

United States , Miami

Salary:

Not provided

Carnival Cruises

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required
2–4 years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or business analytics
Prior experience in a commercial or operational reporting environment preferred
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and SQL-based reporting essential
Strong proficiency in MS Excel, SQL (Oracle/Microsoft SSMS), and understanding of database design concepts
Experience with reporting tools and platforms such as Hyperion, Tableau, and Workforce Management systems
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across departments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Provide analytical support for the sourcing/purchasing efforts to leverage global scale across ~$10 billion of direct and indirect goods and services
Support all key spend areas, including Ports, Shore Excursions, Technical, IT, Food & Beverage, Hotel, Freight, Marketing, Air Travel, Retail, and sustainable sourcing initiatives
Work with key Sourcing stakeholders across 9 Brands to provide analytical support for specific sourcing initiatives
Project-level Analytical Support
Financial Tracking and Reporting
Systems and Data management
Support/ Lead Sourcing Efforts
Analytics: Work with Global Sourcing Leadership Team to identify opportunities, define problem statements, and develop analysis plans
Gather, organize, reconcile, clean-up large data sets and conduct relevant analyses
Identify insights, synthesize results, and prepare management presentations

What we offer

Health Benefits: Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
Financial Benefits: 401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid Time Off: Holidays – 8 company-wide holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Vacation Time – full-time employees at manager and below start with 14 days/year
director and above start with 19 days/year
Sick Time – full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends

Fulltime

Category Manager – Pitched Roofing

In this role you will take ownership of driving commercial excellence in our Pit...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong roofing product knowledge and experience in builders’ merchant or distribution environments
Proven commercial insight with the ability to drive growth through category strategy
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable influencing senior leaders and motivating branch teams
Strategic mindset with hands‑on approach — able to balance planning with field execution
Confident negotiator with strong supplier management capability
IT‑proficient — strong Excel skills (data analysis, reporting, modelling) and solid PowerPoint capability to build compelling business cases, category decks, and supplier proposals
Ability to interpret and present data clearly to drive commercial decisions
Proactive, organised and self‑driven with strong commercial numeracy and attention to detail
Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable operating at pace in a growing business

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement a national Pitched Roofing category strategy that delivers profitable sales growth and strengthens our market position
Drive cost efficiencies, improve commercial agreements, and secure competitive terms, rebates, and strategic buying advantages
Partner with Regional Performance Directors and Branch Teams to support category adoption, drive commercial success, and enhance customer experience
Train, coach, and develop colleagues across the UK to build roofing product knowledge, commercial capability, and supplier relationship skills
Build and manage strong partnerships with key roofing product manufacturers and suppliers, negotiating competitive terms and ensuring long‑term strategic alignment
Work with Marketing to plan and deliver national promotional campaigns, increasing category awareness and driving demand
Identify new product opportunities, strengthen existing ranges, and evaluate category gaps to support market‑leading competitiveness
Manage and mitigate supply challenges through strong supplier relationships, forward planning, and strategic sourcing
Work closely with regional category colleagues (where applicable) to secure national supply agreements and leverage group buying power
Understand market dynamics, pricing trends, and competitor positioning to influence decision‑making and category direction

Ses category development director

This is a senior leadership role focused on growth, expansion and reinvention. R...

Location

United Kingdom , Chertsey

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior commercial leadership within non‑food, indirect procurement, services or multi‑category environments
Strong background in procurement, category or commercial strategy
Proven success driving growth, expansion or transformation of category portfolios
Ability to influence credibly with senior clients and suppliers
Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking
Track record of building and developing high‑performing teams

Job Responsibility

Define and lead Foodbuy’s SES commercial strategy across supplies, equipment and services
Drive a mindset shift from transactional procurement to growth‑led category development
Identify and unlock new category opportunities, adjacencies and routes to market
Expand and reposition the SES offer to deliver greater relevance, choice and value for clients
Build a diverse supplier ecosystem, including strategic partners and SMEs
Translate client needs into scalable, compelling SES propositions
Strengthen strategic supplier relationships while welcoming innovation and disruption
Work collaboratively across sourcing, category, account management and operations
Represent Foodbuy credibly with senior clients, suppliers and industry stakeholders
Build, mentor and energise a high‑performing SES commercial team

Fulltime

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