Category Manager

• Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
• Salary: £38,000-£44,000 plus Quarterly paid Bonus

My Family run client are seeking a Product Category Manager to lead supply and stock management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the best cost pricing for a specific product category, with the goal of supporting business growth and maximising profitability.

Day to Day of the role:

• Negotiate and secure the best pricing from suppliers, preparing competitive quotations for the sales team.
• Place daily purchase orders for stock and non-stock items, ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders to confirm they are on schedule and that deliveries are booked in.
• Manage the SAP-MRP system for the category to ensure stock availability meets customer demand.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, meeting suppliers quarterly
• Driving continuous performance improvements.
• Maintain rigorous control over buying prices, actively seeking ways to reduce costs.
• Liaison and collaboration with Marketing, sales, R&D, NPD teams internally
• Responsible for a spend of approximately 10MIL, stock holding for this category of 1MIL

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, particularly in securing favourable pricing and managing stock levels.
• Proficiency in ERP/ MRP systems and a strong understanding of stock management practices, SAP knowledge would be an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel user
• Someone who is used to a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to team success.
• A willingness to engage in continuous improvement and personal development.

Benefits:

• Great starting salary
• Quarterly paid bonus scheme, uncapped.
• 33 days holiday, Christmas shutdown plus AL increases with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free Breakfast or Lunch 3 days a week
• Onsite parking, with electric plug points
• 6 WFH days per year.
• Annual Company BBQ, business fun days
• Lots of Progression opportunities
• Company profit bonus scheme
• M6 Toll discount scheme
• Onsite Nurse with annual flu vaccine
• Amazing purpose built, modern offices

To apply for the Product Category Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your motivation for applying for this role or Call Michelle Green at Reed, Wolverhampton Office.