Strategy Manager – Commercial Manager – Category Buying Manager

Job Title: Strategy Manager – Commercial Manager – Category Buying Manager

£50,000 to £60,000 + Car + Bonus + Executive benefits

Based Kingston

The Company:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a successful and growing pharmaceutical business. The company see this role as a key part of their succession planning. The company has an extensive range which is supplied direct to the pharmacy sector in the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity:

This Strategy Category position involves developing the Category offering across both branded and own label ranges that will enhance our relationship with customers. Working with EU and UK based suppliers and manufactures you will shape the Category strategy by working closely with purchasing, logistics and internal category teams

Responsibilities

Develop the long Category offering, including new products and ranges

Decisions backed up by using a range of data sources, data tools, and  IT, Software,

Working closely with supply chain, trading and replenishment to minimise risk and maximise opportunities.

Develop a rounded business approach with an understanding of the need for internal and external customer focus.

Work closely the Head of Strategy - Category and be confident deputising at a senior level

Ideal Candidate

A background in Category Management – Buying - Strategy

A high level of commercial skills

Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

An ability to work with people at all levels both internal and external

Will have the potential to progress

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