Job type
PermanentLocation
CastlefordWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Supply Chain & LogisticsPay
Competitive Salary & Benefits package
Category Manager | £Competitive | Full-Time, Permanent | Castleford
Your new company
My client is a market-leading UK distributor of business supplies and services, operating across multiple channels with a strong logistics network and a portfolio of well-established brands. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, they deliver essential goods to workplaces nationwide and are known for their dynamic, forward-thinking culture.
Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
My client is a market-leading UK distributor of business supplies and services, operating across multiple channels with a strong logistics network and a portfolio of well-established brands. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, they deliver essential goods to workplaces nationwide and are known for their dynamic, forward-thinking culture.
Your new role
As Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the own-label product portfolio. This is a strategic and hands-on position where you’ll lead category development, manage the full product lifecycle, and collaborate across departments to bring innovative, commercially successful products to market.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing strategic category plans to drive growth.
- Leading product development from concept to launch across multiple own-label brands.
- Conducting market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborating with marketing to build compelling brand propositions.
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiating costs, timelines, and quality.
- Ensuring compliance with safety, legal, and brand standards.
- Approving samples, packaging, and production sign-offs.
- Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Product Management, and Marketing teams.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in category management, product development, or buying—ideally within own/private label.
- Strong commercial acumen and a creative eye for product innovation.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of sourcing, manufacturing, and compliance standards.
- Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 5%).
- Expertise in category and product range development.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder influencing skills.
- Understanding of supply chain dynamics and responsible procurement.
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to shape a high-growth product category within a leading organisation.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities and exposure to a wide network of industry professionals.
- Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
