Category Manager - BWS Are you a commercially driven buyer or trader with a passion for the BWS category? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, margin-focused environment where your supplier relationships really count? Looking to step into a role with one of the UK’s leading wholesale businesses and take real ownership of your category? MacGregor Black are recruiting for one of our clients in the wholesale sector, for a Category Manager (BWS) to join their team. This is a Permanent role in London, that requires 5 days a week on site. This is a pivotal commercial role that blends buying, pricing, promotional planning and supplier negotiation – perfect for someone with trading experience in a dynamic retail or wholesale environment. Key Responsibilities: Managing your category to deliver against targets for sales, margin and profitability Developing category plans that support both the wholesale business and its retail partners Building supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, promotional plans and income Overseeing ranging and pricing, ensuring commercial logic and competitive positioning Leading the delivery of seasonal events, media campaigns and NPD launches Analysing market data, performance insights and promotional effectiveness Driving balance across branded and own-label offerings Supporting and mentoring Category Assistants to deliver admin and executional tasks What We're Looking For: Experience in a Buying, Trading, or Category role within FMCG – ideally Wholesale, Retail, or Convenience Strong knowledge or passion for the Beer, Wine & Spirits category Confident negotiator with proven supplier relationship management skills Commercially sharp with the ability to analyse data and translate it into actions Great communicator who thrives in a cross-functional and fast-moving environment Tenacious, organised, and results-driven We are committed to being a fair and inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments to support you in the interview process, please let us know. Salary: Up to £55k (DOE) benefits & bonus. Apply via the ad, or contact Kieron Hall at MacGregor Black, for a more in depth chat.