Category Manager (Purchasing)

The Category Manager will play a crucial role in the Purchasing department, managing a specific product category, collaborating with suppliers, sales teams, and marketing professionals to drive success.

Requirements

• Develop and execute a business plan that maximizes sales and profitability of your product categories.
• Analyze data and consumer trends to develop long-term strategies for your assigned product category.
• Devise exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors.
• Determine product positioning and pricing.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective campaigns.
• Forecast product demand and inventory needs.
• Agreement negotiation
• Product development and sourcing through our current vendor base or import by attending trade shows, vendor visits and/or buying group meetings.
• Work with cross-function teams to achieve the plan.

Benefits

• Committed to creating accessible environments for colleagues, candidates, and customers
• Encourages diversity and inclusion