Senior Category Manager Role Overview
This is a pivotal role that involves steering and optimizing product portfolios while fostering partnerships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, proven analytical skills, excellent written and oral communications capabilities, and the ability to build long-term stable relationships.
Main Responsibilities:
* Steering portfolio product range, product quality, and category plans to reflect market and consumer trends.
* Sourcing and introducing own-label products in conjunction with product development teams.
* Negotiating total purchase costs of products for relevant portfolios.
* Setting wholesale selling prices and monitoring portfolio and product margins.
* Fostering excellent relationships with suppliers and retail partners.
Key Requirements:
* A third-level qualification and/or at least 2 years' experience operating in a commercial function.
* Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and excellent communication capabilities.
* Knowledge of category management principles an advantage.
* Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.