Join Our Team as a Senior Category Manager!
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
About Us
Welcome to the Wolseley Group! We are a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland, dedicated to putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Join us and take advantage of opportunities to develop your skills and build your career through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.
Why Choose Us?
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Annual leave that increases with length of service
* Car allowance
* A generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
* Potential to earn bonuses
* Enhanced maternity/adoption leave
* Access to a wide range of online and high street discounts
We also prioritize your health and wellbeing with:
* Free access to healthcare
* Our popular YuLife app
* Cycle to Work scheme
Your Role
As a Senior Category Manager based in our Warwick OR Chesterfield office, you will:
* Lead the development of a cross-functional category plan, including long-term strategies to achieve market position and KPIs.
* Manage strategic supplier relationships and collaborate with the Wolseley Strategic Supplier Manager to maximize results.
* Work cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to implement category strategies.
* Negotiate all category supplier terms.
* Support, develop, and coach your team through line management responsibilities.
Please note: This is a 9-month fixed-term contract.
You will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week, with hybrid working options—remotely 2 days a week. Regular travel to sites may be required based on your location.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
* Category management experience (Multi Utility, Power, or Fibre industry experience is a plus)
* A data-driven and analytical mindset, with experience in developing internal and external networks
* Confidence and influence to hit the ground running
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Take the Next Step!
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager looking to step into a senior position. We can’t wait to see your application!
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