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Mechanical Category Manager

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City Plumbing

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United Kingdom , Crick

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Job Description:

Come and join us as a customer focused and results driven Category Manager and be part of a hugely successful and friendly Commercial team. As a Commercial Mechanical Category Manager, you'll join an established Category function. The Category Manager will play a key role in supporting the business in all things category.

Job Responsibility:

You will handle negotiation, procurement, and pricing of all products within your designated Category

Requirements:

  • Strong commercial acumen with proven ability in delivering successful category management in similar or junior roles
  • Strong analytical skills and ability on excel / sales reporting
  • A team player with strong communication skills
  • Evidence of working and delivering under pressure
  • Strong analytical and system skills
  • Ability to challenge, develop, and motivate team members
  • Operates with integrity and awareness of diversity and inclusion
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and delivering compelling customer propositions

Nice to have:

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Category Manager, Assistant Category Manager, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Manager, Buying Assistant, Buying Manager, Building, Construction, Trade, Manufacturing, Retail, FMCG or Supermarkets

What we offer:
  • Bonus
  • Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers
  • Life assurance
  • Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more
  • Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development
  • Financial education and loans
  • Flexible working options
  • A business striving to create an environment of inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Expiration:
January 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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