Job Description
Category Manger - Refrigeration - Spares / Parts, HVAC, Compressors, Air Conditioning
As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for supplier management, range selection and delivering sales and margin targets. This is a great opportunity for a product expert to reinvigorate the category in a high profile role.
* Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
* Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins
* Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes
* Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
* Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market
* Working alongside other departments i.e. Merchandising, Design, Marketing, & eCommerce to plan successful future lines
* Managing your departmental budget
* Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines
Key requirements for the role.
1. Proven previous purchasing / category management experience within Refrigeration - Spares / Parts, HVAC, Compressors, Air Conditioning
2. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset
5. Strong IT skills including M...