Commercial Category Manager
To support the Commercial team in the implementation of product and supplier strategies across the business. This covers range and supplier selection, route to market (in conjunction with Supply Chain), total cost of goods, pricing strategy and influence of trading margin and mix.
Hybrid working, so travel to our Travis Perkins head office based in Northampton is required once a week!
Principal Accountabilities
Support the Commercial Director in proposing; defining and implementing the product category strategies for the commercial function, including the specific areas of ranging, brand proposition, supplier selection, pricing, trading margin and route to market.
Establish effective working relationships with the respective business unit Regional Directors, Regional Operations Managers to be able to successfully influence the commerciality of that business.
Conduct the annual and ad hoc negotiations with key suppliers.
Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders including operations, direct sourcing, quality assurance, supply chain, marketing, finance, legal, sustainability and purchase ledger.
Drive innovation and new products into the business meeting the needs of the relevant market.
Support the day to day commercial requirements across the Branch network.
To collaborate with the other group business unit commercial teams to maximise Group scale across shared suppliers
What you’ll need to have:
Minimum A level or college equivalent
2 years industry or related experience
Category management principles, numerate, people management experience, influencing, communication, negotiation skills
Building industry key suppliers, products and competitors
Strong moral/ethical background, drive, enthusiasm, continuous improvement outlook
What’s in it for you?
Not Sure you Qualify? We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If you’re interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.
You’ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Buy-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses
A bit about us
As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.
With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!
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