Head of Category Management Job at Allen Lane (Central London)

Head of Packed Beverages

Proactively leads core category management functions for the United States; over...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, finance, or business management
MBA preferred. Other combinations of related experience (ex: product development, retail account management) and education may be considered
Ten to fifteen years of experience in category or product management, merchandising, or related B2C disciplines, at a high-growth omni-channel retailer, high-growth brick & mortar retailer competing nationally and/or internationally, or Chain Restaurant operator/franchisor
Must have prior P&L ownership of at least $500 million in annual sales or account value
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills required
Must be able to work independently or collaboratively, in a fast paced, frequently changing business environment
Advanced MS Excel & PPT skills required
May require up to 30% travel
Valid driver’s license required.

Job Responsibility

Defines the role and strategy for an assigned category, within the context of the overall merchandise category plan, organizational objectives, and other related dependencies – namely, the competitive marketplace, external headwinds/tailwinds, and consumer trends
Translates category role and strategy into actionable frameworks for B2C pricing architectures: Front-line/EDLP, promotional, and within other key value-enhancing platforms (e.g., Loyalty)
Leverages a variety of data complex sources, including sales, research, internal/external insights, and current trend analytics to inform and shape optimization efforts across multiple decision sets – namely, price, assortment, promotion, and sales mix
Develops promotional plan for nationally executed programs and offers, including price, package and associated merchandising components
Sets and owns promotional price architecture on behalf of the Business Units
Establishes the category’s core/required product assortment, on behalf of the Business Units
Collaborates with Owned Brands team/resources to ensure country-level category plans both reflect and enable the stated ambition for control label products
collaboratively and cross-functionally defines the strategy, role and category-level aspiration for control label products
Leads, in concert with internal procurement partners, contract negotiation efforts with national suppliers
Leads joint, multi-year business planning activities with suppliers, in partnership with internal procurement resources as well as other key stakeholders

What we offer

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employer
Compliance with ADA and local disabilities laws.

Fulltime

Procurement Category Specialist

Step into a high-impact role within one of the world's most respected engineerin...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester; Surrey; Yorkshire

Salary:

50000.00 - 58000.00 GBP / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5 years' procurement experience (direct spend)
Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Proven experience supporting both tactical and strategic procurement activity
Strong negotiation ability and commercial acumen
Comfortable navigating complex environments with multiple priorities
Exposure to international suppliers or multi-regional markets
Experience within chemicals, industrial gases, special gases, technical or engineering categories
Degree or equivalent professional experience
CIPS qualification (or currently studying)
Understanding of contract drafting and management

Job Responsibility

Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business priorities, productivity targets and risk mitigation
Lead value improvement initiatives (cost optimisation, alternative sourcing, process efficiencies, value engineering)
Build, develop and manage supplier relationships, driving continuous improvement and innovation
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support category growth and resilience
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contract agreements
Conduct robust market and supply analysis to monitor trends, regulation, and competitive positioning
Ensure strong governance, contract compliance and risk management
Oversee procurement lifecycle activities including contract drafting, review and execution
Manage supplier KPIs and performance reviews, implementing corrective actions where necessary
Champion total cost of ownership thinking and challenge historic practices

What we offer

10% annual bonus
Hybrid working (2 days per week on site)
Occasional UK travel (minimal global travel)
Meaningful ownership of a specialist, high-value category
Clear progression path into a senior procurement position

Fulltime

Customer Manager - DDS

We currently have an opportunity available for a Customer Manager – Discount Dep...

Location

Australia , North Rocks

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated business experience, preferably cross-functional
FMCG experience is a plus
Strong customer facing experience and proven track record is a must
Proven people management/development capabilities
Experience in Customer Marketing, Trade Category Management and Account Management or Field Sales roles
Must be willing to work part-time (3 days a week)

Job Responsibility

Delivery of Turnover, Customer Profitability and TTS budgets for allocated categories within Customer Channel
Develop strong relationships with both internal (e.g. Category Manager, Shopper Insights Managers) & external customers (e.g. Category Managers, Trading Managers, Category Directors Buyers)
With Customer Marketing Manager, deliver in store activation events as defined by company Pulsing Plan
Develop & deliver Joint Business Plans with the Customer
Develop and deliver promotional plan within Customer
Day to day administration and evaluation of product portfolio e.g. Promotional Evaluation, inputs to S&OP
Discuss and agree Gap Filling initiatives with Category Team
Lead range and merchandising reviews (where appropriate), working in collaboration with the Category Managers, Range & Merchandisers and Head of Platinum Partnership
Work with CBM and Customer Director to develop and deliver Local Customer Strategy Plan for customer
Deliver key Category Team initiatives at Customer e.g. Price Increases, Brand Activation, NPD etc

What we offer

Development opportunities
Benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility
Amazing discounts on external company products
Attractive employee referral reward program

Parttime

Global Category Leader

Global Category Leader (Procurement) - International B2B Leader. A senior catego...

Location

Germany , Stuttgart

Salary:

100000.00 - 125000.00 EUR / Year

Bramwith Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior Category Manager / Head of Category
Commercially sharp and enjoys supplier interaction
Confident enough to challenge experienced peers respectfully and effectively
Strong negotiator - firm, fair, and relationship-savvy
Has built or rebuilt category structures before, not just inherited them
Relishes ambiguity and influence rather than rigid hierarchy
International mindset
English is essential
German might be helpful but not required
Living and right to work in Germany already

Job Responsibility

Take end-to-end ownership of a globally relevant procurement category
Design and evolve category structure, supplier landscape, and commercial approach
Act as the functional lead for senior buyers and local purchasing teams
Lead negotiations, resolve pricing escalations, and set the tone with key vendors
Build processes where needed
Balance global consistency with local realities
Operate comfortably with VP-level leadership and country heads

What we offer

Hybrid and flexible: typically 2-3 days on site, flexed monthly rather than weekly
Some travel, but infrequent and not necessarily each month

Fulltime

New

Designer - Womenswear Lingerie & Swim

As a Womenswear Designer at Matalan you will be responsible for designing and in...

Location

United Kingdom , Knowsley, Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Matalan

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Womenswear experience essential
Relevant qualification in fashion design or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Software including Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of seasonal trends with the ability to translate this in both a creative and commercial manner in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in growing and managing a team
Strong relationship builder with a proven record of managing stakeholders cross functionally
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Experience managing 3rd party suppliers and Freelancers

Job Responsibility

Work in conjunction with the Head of Design/Design Manager to formulate, plan & present the departmental design strategy ensuring alignment with the Menswear / Company strategy guidance
Formulate and agree the product direction for your specified categories with the Head of Design/Design Manager
Define the seasonal range framework for your specified categories, that is aligned to the overall strategy and KPI’s
Collaborate with the Buyer and Merchandiser to develop commercial ranges within the agreed seasonal range framework and in line with the defined strategy and KPI’s
Present the ranges in an impactful way ensuring correct samples are used and all product delivers the agreed vision and strategy
Working collaboratively to forecast and agree Key/Core/Continuity/Fashion Line packages aligned with the main departmental strategy and range framework
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure product is fit for purpose and of the right fit/shape/quality/value for the Matalan customer
Collaborating and aligning with the Head of Design/ Design Manager/ Designers you identify and drive the delivery of innovative, new product opportunities for your category and department
Using a broad and relevant range of internal / external data and insight, continually evaluate your specified categories to ensure design plans are adapted and informed by timely forecast / insights / trading, ensuring commercial decisions are made
Supporting and maintaining control of design/dept critical paths and taking appropriate commercial action alongside Buying & Merchandising

What we offer

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development

Fulltime

New

Designer - Womenswear Jersey & Knitwear

As a Womenswear Jersey & Knitwear Designer at Matalan you will be responsible fo...

Location

United Kingdom , Knowsley, Liverpool

Salary:

Not provided

Matalan

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Womenswear experience essential
Knit/Jersey Design background essential
Relevant qualification in fashion design or equivalent experience
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Software including Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of seasonal trends with the ability to translate this in both a creative and commercial manner in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience in growing and managing a team
Strong relationship builder with a proven record of managing stakeholders cross functionally
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Experience managing 3rd party suppliers and Freelancers

Job Responsibility

Work in conjunction with the Head of Design/Design Manager to formulate, plan & present the departmental design strategy ensuring alignment with the Menswear / Company strategy guidance
Formulate and agree the product direction for your specified categories with the Head of Design/Design Manager
Define the seasonal range framework for your specified categories, that is aligned to the overall strategy and KPI’s
Collaborate with the Buyer and Merchandiser to develop commercial ranges within the agreed seasonal range framework and in line with the defined strategy and KPI’s
Present the ranges in an impactful way ensuring correct samples are used and all product delivers the agreed vision and strategy
Working collaboratively to forecast and agree Key/Core/Continuity/Fashion Line packages aligned with the main departmental strategy and range framework
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure product is fit for purpose and of the right fit/shape/quality/value for the Matalan customer
Collaborating and aligning with the Head of Design/ Design Manager/ Designers you identify and drive the delivery of innovative, new product opportunities for your category and department
Using a broad and relevant range of internal / external data and insight, continually evaluate your specified categories to ensure design plans are adapted and informed by timely forecast / insights / trading, ensuring commercial decisions are made
Supporting and maintaining control of design/dept critical paths and taking appropriate commercial action alongside Buying & Merchandising

What we offer

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development

Fulltime

Head of Games Awards

The Head of games awards is responsible for developing, managing, and executing ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

BAFTA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent leader and coach
Able to recommend, communicate and implement strategies
Proficient in communicating ideas and influencing both internally and externally
Self-motivated, resilient and confident decision maker with the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously
Flexible thinker with the ability to embrace change and work effectively as part of a team
Able to always reflect, evaluate and constantly look to strive for more and better impact
Highly organised
Detail-oriented
Experienced in awards from a campaign management perspective or an awards body
Excellent at stakeholder engagement

Job Responsibility

Developing, managing, and executing the games awards strategy
Overseeing the small team to deliver all aspects of awards submissions, nominations, ceremonies, partnerships, and communications
Enhancing BAFTA’s visibility, credibility, whilst maintaining the reputation of excellence within the industry
Future proofing of the Games Awards
Researching, consulting and liaising with the committees, industry stakeholders and the team on the mid-term rule books (year 2- 4)
Ensuring that the eligibility, criteria and awards categories are fit for purpose in the changing industry landscape

What we offer

29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
8% Pension contribution from employer
Discounted food and drink from members' club
Access to members' screening
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

Fulltime

Category Strategy Manager

The Category Strategy Manager is responsible for shaping and executing the strat...

Location

United Kingdom , Chiswick Park

Salary:

Not provided

pladis

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
Understanding and experience of the UK FMCG market
Proven understanding of category management principles and execution, including a broad numerical & analytical background
Ideally minimum 2 years category management (or commercial / commercial operations) experience
Strategic mindset - capable of transforming brands from products into compelling consumer experiences and scalable growth platforms
Proven ability to analyse complex data sets and turn them into clear and useful insights which translate into actionable strategies
Story Telling - Strong communication, presentation & influencing skills with a proven record of delivery
Good relationship building skills with partners
Proficient knowledge of data sets spanning but not limited to JDA, Nielsen, Kantar, Dunnhumby
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Develop Category Vision & Strategies
Work with the Head of Category Strategy to create our category vision in priority categories such as Savoury, Sweet and Confectionery
Help to define the strategic role of each category within the portfolio, including innovation, pricing, and promotional architecture
Support the creation & execution of multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives and customer needs
Develop Category Growth Drivers with clear narrative for Cat Dev to take externally to customers
Setting Consistent Standards & Narratives
Setting Point of Purchase Standards by channel & category via the creation of category playbooks
Influence macro space positively for pladis categories directly with key customers, and with CatDev to execute across channels and retailers
Develop POV narrative for major Macro retail challenges (eg LHF / GLP-1)
Provide customer-centric Shopper narratives aligned to pladis plans for CatDev to tailor by customer

What we offer

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment

Fulltime

Head of Category Management

Allen Lane

Location:
United Kingdom , Central London

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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