Your new role
Are you a commercially astute Category Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments where your ideas genuinely shape the future? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We're partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing manufacturing business in the Lincolnshire region that's investing heavily in its people, processes, and product innovation. As part of their ambitious growth strategy, they're looking to appoint a Category Manager who can bring fresh thinking, strategic insight, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Why Join:
* Growth-Focused Business: Join a company on an exciting upward trajectory, with significant investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation.
* Strategic Influence: You'll play a key role in shaping category strategy, driving supplier performance, and delivering long-term value.
* Career Development: With a strong internal culture of progression and development, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow into a senior leadership role.
* Collaborative Culture: Work cross-functionally with stakeholders across procurement, operations, and commercial teams in a business that values ideas and initiative.
What you'll need to succeed
* Proven experience in category management, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or a related sector.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data and market trends to inform decision-making.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A proactive, forward-thinking approach with a passion for driving change.
What you'll get in return
* Proven experience in category management, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or a related sector.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data and market trends to inform decision-making.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A proactive, forward-thinking approach with a passion for driving change.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
Proven experience in category management, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or a related sector.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data and market trends to inform decision-making.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
A proactive, forward-thinking approach with a passion for driving change.
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