The Advocate Group is proud to partner with a thriving food business in its search for a talented, data-driven Assistant Category Manager.
Hybrid: 2 Days in Head Office
Do you have a love for data and relationship building
Would you like to help shape the success of one of Britain's biggest food companies, which is home to a portfolio of new and heritage brands that you'll find in 94% of British households?
A great opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Category Manager to join a dynamic and growing arm of a nationally recognised business.
They are now looking for someone with previous buying/purchasing support experience to work alongside a buyer and support with their day to day duties.
This company specialising in supplying a wide range of products to both B2B and B2C customers.
Assess the essential skills, capabilities, and capacity of potential vendors, taking into account their competitive positioning.
Use standard industry cost models and benchmarking analysis to ensure the selection of suitable suppliers aligns with our strategic sourcing strategy.
The Category Manager role overview
To identify and select the best suppliers based on their potential to contribute and to introduce vendor development programs to improve efficiency and quality while reducing costs.
We are keen to attract new talent who can make a difference in our workplace.
This means that all candidates who are offered a role and go on to start in a permanent role with us, will receive a bonus of £750 gross (pro rata if part-time) in their first month's pay.
Why work for us
Draper Tools is a family business with a rich history, a strong, supportive 'family culture' and a passion for continuous improvement.
Due to expansion my client is seeking an experienced Category Manager with proven experience of identifying suppliers to introduce vendor development programs to improve efficiency and quality whilst reducing costs.
Basic s alary up to £50,000 depending on experience
Excellent Benefits: Such as flexible working, 32 days holidays, enhanced pension, healthcare schemes, dental scheme, free onsite gym, electric car scheme with onsite electric car charging points.
We seek a polished professional with exceptional communication skills to join our client's expanding team as an Category Manager.
If you possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive attitude, we want to hear from you!
Your ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload, coupled with demonstrated experience in a similar role, will be integral to your success in this position.