Category Manager/Senior Buyer - Retail Sector

Your new companyHays Procurement are supporting an entrepreneurial and award-winning online retail business, to recruit for a permanent Category Manager/Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team, based at the Head Office in Telford. The business has grown substantially and has ambitious expansion plans.

Your new roleThe Category Manager/Senior Buyer role will strategically and operationally manage online product range procurement from new product development, sourcing, negotiation, contract development and supplier management. The Category Manager/Senior Buyer will be responsible for range category management, will develop expert market knowledge, and identify new and innovative product ranges. The Category Manager/Senior Buyer will ensure availability, minimise costs of existing products and maximise margins.

What you'll need to succeedThe successful candidate will be a passionate and creative Category Manager or Senior Buyer, preferably with strong experience of retail or product for resale procurement. You will ideally be degree educated (or equivalent) and/or CIPS qualified. You will have excellent communication skills, be analytical and have a proactive approach.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary plus benefits. This is an exciting time to join the business where you can have a true impact on their ongoing high performance culture and with great opportunities for progression as they continue to grow. They offer flexibility regarding hours of work and some working from home.

What you need to do now

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