Category Manager

Category Manager – Builders Merchant (Fully Remote)

We’re partnering with a well-established builders merchant to find an experienced Category Manager to join their commercial team.

This is a great opportunity for a category manager with a strong background in trade, DIY or building materials to take ownership of a key product category within a growing, well-regarded merchant business.

The role:

• Own category strategy, range planning and supplier negotiation for your product area
• Build and develop strong supplier relationships, driving commercial terms, cost improvements and NPD
• Use sales, market and competitor data to inform range, pricing and promotional decisions
• Work closely with buying, marketing and branch/operations teams to deliver category plans
• Take ownership of P&L performance for your category

What we’re looking for:

• Proven category or buying experience, ideally within builders merchants, trade, DIY or construction materials
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing supplier relationships
• Confident using data and insight to drive decisions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on offer:

• £60,000 base salary
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Fully remote working

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