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Head of Product and Sourcing (RS Pro)
Location: UK, Hybrid working (London, Manchester, Corby)
RS PRO, the own brand of RS, offers a wide range of over 90,000 quality products across every industry. We have an opening for a Head of Product, to lead an awesome team of Category Managers, in delivering continued growth and success of our market-leading own-brand range.
What you will be responsible for:
* Leading product category strategies to deliver on KPIs, including:
* Driving NPI revenue and managing effective new launches
* Achieving supplier cost reductions by negotiating savings and creating efficiencies
* Improving quality through reductions in % returns and driving compliance across the supply base
* Increasing BWP revenue, supporting RS’ sustainability and ethical agenda
* Reducing supply chain risks by diversifying sourcing and decreasing reliance on Ch/TW
* Elevating supplier compliance rates through % SEDEX signup initiatives
* Developing and managing a high-performing team of Category Managers
* Coaching and mentoring category managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with RS PRO strategic objectives, collaboration, and measurable results.
* Supporting Category Managers to deliver on strategies, understanding goals, priorities, and success metrics
* Championing supplier management and accountability, driving performance, continuous improvement, and quality outcomes through relationships and insights
* Collaborating across functions and markets to address customer needs, focusing on high-growth regions like the Americas, while maintaining a global perspective
* Establishing robust product lifecycle management from NPI to end-of-life, ensuring profitability and customer alignment
* Analyzing market trends and data to identify opportunities, optimize pricing, and anticipate risks
* Ensuring operational efficiency and governance through data-led decision-making and fostering a culture of excellence
What we are looking for from you:
* An experienced team manager focused on developing talent
* Commercially astute and solution-oriented
* Data-led decision-making skills, with experience in tools like Excel, PowerBI, and digital trading platforms
* Ability to build on a strong organizational culture
* Experience working with global supplier brands
* Experience in a matrix and cross-cultural environment
* Operational problem-solving and project management skills
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to present performance results confidently to senior leadership
About RS Group
With over 80 years of experience, RS Group solves engineering problems big and small, turning 'what ifs' into 'why nots'. Our purpose is making amazing happen for a better world. We deliver a parcel every 2 seconds to over 130 countries, providing over 700,000 stocked and 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers worldwide.
We value curiosity, innovation, and empathy, partnering with our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and communities. We invest in your development and wellbeing, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and responsible culture aligned with our ESG commitments.
Join over 9000 employees worldwide and help us think big, do more, and unleash your brilliance to achieve amazing things.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Product Management and Marketing
* Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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