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Commercial Category Manager

United Kingdom, Northampton · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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We're looking for a Category Manager to join our Commercial team, taking ownership of a category that drives £100m+ in sales. Working alongside the Senior Category Manager, you'll shape and deliver a category strategy that puts our customers first and keeps Travis Perkins ahead of the market. This is a role for someone who thrives on commercial impact, building the right range, negotiating sharp deals with suppliers, and making decisions that move the needle on sales, margin and market share.

Job Responsibility

  • Building and executing a customer-focused category strategy aligned to our plan
  • Owning category plans informed by customer insight, market trends and competitor activity
  • Curating a product range that nails the balance between quality and value
  • Negotiating supplier trading terms to deliver margin improvements
  • Partnering with branch teams, marketing, pricing and space planning to bring commercial projects to life
  • Hitting your sales and margin budget, and building action plans when trading shifts
  • Managing supplier performance and keeping availability strong while controlling slow, dead and exit stock

Requirements

  • Experience in category management or a similar commercial role, with a track record of developing and delivering category strategy
  • Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience
  • Sharp analytical mind with genuine commercial acumen
  • Confident communicator who can influence and persuade across functions
  • Customer-focused, comfortable working at pace and taking ownership
  • Degree level or equivalent work experience
  • CIPS qualification a bonus
  • Knowledge of the building industry, its suppliers, products and competitors, is a real advantage

What we offer

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Real budget responsibility
  • Autonomy to shape your category
  • Support to grow your career
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