JOB TITLE: Category Manager
Location: Paddington, London (5 minutes walk from Paddington train station)
Remuneration: £25 per hour
Contract Details: Temporary, 8 months (ASAP - 30th June 2026)
Responsibilities:
* Execute category plans for channel across EMEA, focusing on Devices and Accessories.
* Support the Senior Category Manager with pricing and promotional activities, ensuring timely submissions on the promotional roadmap.
* Analyse promotional activities and provide insights for future strategies.
* Manage product launches by creating schedules that highlight key milestones and ensure product updates are completed on time.
* Collaborate with Supply and Planning teams to manage product lifecycle updates, including the removal of end-of-life products.
* Maintain accurate product descriptions, pricing, and market attributes for assortment management.
* Create and maintain country-specific range matrix documentation for sharing with relevant teams.
* Align with Global and Regional teams on launch activities and act as a key point of contact for updates.
* Assist the Senior Category Manager with business reporting at both Regional and sub-regional levels.
Related Competencies:
* Analytical Problem Solving: Break down complex issues, identify patterns, and focus on real-world solutions.
* Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Work effectively with individuals and organisations beyond immediate teams.
* Building Customer and Partner Relationships: Develop long-term, trusting relationships with stakeholders.
* Global Process Management: Manage global processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness with a customer-centric approach.
Basic Qualifications:
* Experience in Assistant Buying or Category Management or equivalent experience.
* Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
* Proven determination and a strong work ethic.
* Ability to tell compelling stories through data.
* Passionate about products and technology.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Previous experience working with vendors, merchants, and supply chain organisations.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications, Job Skills, Abilities:
* Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
* Proven determination and a strong work ethic.
* Ability to tell compelling stories through data.
* Passionate about products and technology.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Previous experience working with vendors, merchants, and supply chain organisations.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, apply now to join our client as a Category Manager!