Category Manager - Crisps, Snack & Nuts, Wellingborough
Client: Booker
Location: Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 652f190ab303
Job Views: 4
Posted: 05.05.2025
Expiry Date: 19.06.2025
Job Description:
Booker • Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford • Apply by 16-May-2025
About the role
Reporting to: Lead Category Manager
Location: Wellingborough, Eccles, or Watford
Job Summary: Maximise the profitability of specified product categories, improve customer satisfaction, and increase cash profit.
We are looking to recruit a Category / Buying Manager in the Retail Grocery team, responsible for Crisps, Snacks & Nuts, based in either Eccles, Wellingborough, or Watford.
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a fantastic package of benefits including:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank.
* Free eye tests and discounts on glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and other everyday purchases.
* Participation in the Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months.
* Retirement savings plan with up to 5% company match.
* Life assurance, health and wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, and Virtual GP services.
* A great holiday package.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category plans to meet sales, margin, and profit targets, maintaining product availability.
* Grow own brand business through sourcing and supplier negotiations.
* Negotiate annually with suppliers for competitive terms.
* Respond to customer feedback, shaping category plans accordingly.
* Handle customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.
* Communicate category plans clearly to ensure understanding and buy-in.
* Ensure product displays reflect the principles of good, better, best.
* Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities and improve processes.
* Adhere to the Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
Operational skills relevant for this role include:
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make commercial decisions.
* Attention to detail, report writing, data interpretation, and record keeping.
* Knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
* Flexibility in work approach.
Experience
* Previous buying experience desired.
* Extensive experience working in FMCG.
* Proven track record of working autonomously.
* Experience in developing and managing marketing campaigns.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our values. We welcome conversations about flexible working to support your individual needs.
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