Job Description
Job Title: Category Manager
Location: Leeds (Office-based)
Salary: up to £50k
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a Category Manager looking for a new challenge? SF Recruitment are exclusively working with a fantastic high growing business based in Leeds looking to recruit a Category Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is driven and passionate and looking for their next challenge.
The client is looking for someone who is self-driven and with previous experience working in a Category Manager role. Suitable candidates will have previous Category Management experience with strong supplier management. You will need excellent leadership skills along with analytical and problem solving abilities. You will need to be a 'self-starter' and be ok working independently as well as being able to work closely with other internal stakeholders.
Main Duties:
-Manage and develop your category, owning product range, pricing, and performance
-Source new products and suppliers, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met
-Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, both UK-based and international
-Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, and cost-saving initiatives
-Identify opportunities for product development and category growth
-Work closely with internal teams including sales, supply chain, and design
-Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy
About You
-Proven experience in a Category Manager, Buyer, or similar commercial role
-Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
-Commercially astute with a proactive, results-driven mindset
-Experience working within fast-paced, high-volume environments
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
-Highly organised with strong attention to detail
-Positive, energetic, and a strong team player
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work for a rewarding business and looking to progress.
If you would like further details please apply with your latest CV.
