Plant Equipment Category Manager

• Define and manage the category proposition to ensure it delivers a compelling customer offer while achieving sales and profit targets
• Own category external supplier relationships, including commercial terms, to ensure all opportunities are maximised
• Manage internal department relationships (including sales, operations, supply, finance, marketing, and digital) to align them with the category proposition and development
• Collaborate with the Senior Category Manager to define a clear range and pricing hierarchy aimed at a specific customer target market
• Manage and develop a Category Assistant / Assistant Category Manager, ensuring they are aligned, motivated, and supported in their career aspirations

• 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

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

• 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 so everyone can be their true self