Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager | Somerset | Hybrid

Are you a commercially sharp, people-focused Category leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, growth-driving category?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at their Head Office in Somerset, leading a strategically significant category that sits right at the heart of the business's future growth ambitions.

Reporting to the Director of Trading, you'll have full P&L accountability and the platform to shape, influence and elevate a powerhouse category across the organisation.

The Opportunity

As Senior Category Manager, you'll:

Own and evolve the category strategy, aligning it to wider business objectives and market opportunity
Lead at Board and Senior Leadership level, presenting performance, risks and growth plans with confidence
Drive sustainable sales, margin and working capital performance
Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships, negotiating best-in-class commercial terms
Champion innovation - from new product introduction to phasing out underperforming SKUs
Collaborate cross-functionally across Trading, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Digital
Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, agility and excellenceYou'll deputise for the Director of Trading when required and play a key role within the wider Trading leadership team.

What We're Looking For

You'll likely be operating as a Senior Buyer, Category Manager or similar within a retail environment, with:

A proven track record of delivering category growth
Strong commercial acumen and full P&L management experience
Excellent supplier negotiation and influencing skills
Advanced financial and analytical capability
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
The ability to translate strategy into clear, focused action
Experience with digital tools, data analytics and modern procurement platforms would be highly advantageous.Why Join?

Beyond the opportunity to truly shape a category and influence at senior level, the benefits package is exceptional:

33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days)
Hybrid working
Discretionary bonus
Company car car allowance
Private medical cover (individual and family options)
20% discount
Enhanced family leave
EV scheme
Share save scheme and award-winning Pension
In-house training and development opportunitiesThis is a role for a commercially driven, strategic thinker who thrives on ownership, influence and leading from the front. If you're ready to take your category leadership to the next level within a fast-paced, ambitious retail environment, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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