Category Manager
Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited
Category Manager
Salary Not Specified
Travis Perkins Trading Company Limited, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0f0dd9dc2d68434dac6ac770a8884fed
Full Job Description
- Support the Head of Group Heavyside External & the wider commercial team in proposing; defining and implementing the product category strategies for the Group Commercial function, including the specific areas of ranging, brand proposition, supplier selection, service level agreements, pricing, trading margin and route to market. Ensuring that category strategies are aligned with the overall business objectives for the individual brands you support.
- Support and drive HSE standards within the supply chain, supporting the TPG HSE team in ensuring all suppliers are meeting the relevant Health & Safety requirements of the business and are actively participating in the Stay Safe process, whilst following the Travis Perkins Group responsible sourcing protocols and measures
- Establish effective working relationships with the respective business unit Regional Directors, Regional Sales & Operations Managers, Branch Managers and Head of Group Heavyside External (where appropriate) to be able to successfully influence the commerciality of that business. Work to maximise Group scale across shared suppliers
- Conduct the annual and ad hoc negotiations with key suppliers including in year price increase negotiations. Approximately 30% of the annual workload will be spent in supplier negotiations.
- Manage relationships and provide support & assistance to key internal stakeholders as required; including operations, direct sourcing, quality assurance, supply chain, marketing, finance, legal, sustainability and purchase ledger.
- Drive innovation and new products into the business meeting the needs of the relevant market, including the wider ESG strategy and sustainable product innovation
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Minimum A level or college equivalent - 5 years industry or related experience
- Category management principles, numerate, people management experience, influencing, communication, negotiation skills
- Building industry key suppliers, products and competitors
- Strong moral/ethical background, drive, enthusiasm, continuous improvement outlook
As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. - Competitive bonus
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
- Buy-as-you-earn scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses
With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way!, At Travis Perkins, we are more than just a business. We have a rich history of helping to build Britain for over 200 years and strive to enrich the lives of those around us by supporting our cu, As you may have heard, Travis Perkins plc operates five leading businesses across the UK and owns multiple product brands within these businesses. Everything we do and sell is focused on o
Not Sure you Qualify? Weâre driving to become a truly inclusive employer, where everyone in our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves - you be you, it makes us, us, as we say. If youâre interested in this opportunity but your past experience doesnât align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.
Youâll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group.
Weâll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: