Exciting opportunity for a dynamic Bathroom & Kitchen Category Manager

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in the Bathroom & Kitchen sector?

Join The IPG, the leading membership group for independent businesses in this industry. Based on the South Coast in Littlehampton, we have over 200 member stores and showrooms nationwide. We provide these stores with dedicated support, strategic partnerships and unmatched advantages in sourcing, marketing and IT.

Take charge of the day-to-day management of suppliers in the Bathroom & Kitchen sector and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this category as we enter our next phase of expansion.

We are looking for someone with:

• Great communication and negotiation skills
• Commercial and category planning expertise
• Proven ability to grow and maintain relationships
• Team player with a strong work ethic
• Analytical thinker with an enthusiastic approach
• Integrity to fit into our business culture

We offer a competitive salary and an impressive list of benefits.

If you are a serious applicant looking for a rewarding challenge, apply now for an opportunity to define the future of Bathrooms & Kitchens with us. Be part of a dynamic team where your skills make a significant impact!

Main Scope of the Role

• Continuously evaluate supplier partners and implement improvement
• Manage category development meetings
• Provide insights and action plans for supplier management
• Track category performance and enhance supplier relationships
• Execute strategies maximising member value
• Develop own branded propositions
• Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing and IT

Measures of Success

• Progress against KPIs
• New supplier management
• Proactive execution of structured supplier management meetings
• Collaborating effectively with teams across the business
• Positive feedback from members regarding category development

Personal Specification

• Experience of purchasing, commercial, procurement, category management or supply chain roles
• Deep understanding of supply chain management and procurement best practices
• Strong Analytical & Multitasking skills

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for supplier management and category development, this is your chance to make a real impact.