Job Title: Category Manager
Reporting to: Purchasing Manager
Location: Chesterfield (On-site)
About Superior Wellness
Superior Wellness is the world's fastest-growing manufacturer and distributor of premium hot tubs, swim spas, chill tubs and wellness products. We lead the market through innovation, quality and a customer-first mindset.
As an international business importing from multiple countries, we provide a global choice of high-quality products to both trade and retail customers. Our focus is on improving health and wellbeing through exceptional products and service. We are passionate about helping our partners and team members grow, driven by our vision to be the world market leader in wellness products and to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
Job Summary
We are seeking a commercially minded and analytical Category Manager to join our purchasing team. This role blends strategic category planning with hands-on day-to-day purchasing activity and is ideal for someone who enjoys both big-picture thinking and rolling up their sleeves operationally.
You will take ownership of a product category end-to-end, making informed speculative purchasing decisions, working with loose or evolving forecasts, and independently determining stock and purchasing requirements. The successful candidate will be confident analysing data, identifying trends, and balancing risk versus opportunity to ensure strong product availability while optimising margins and stock levels.
This is a fast-paced, high-SKU environment suited to someone who thrives on accountability, commercial decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of assigned product categories including purchasing strategy and performance.
Analyse sales data, trends and seasonal demand to independently forecast purchasing needs.
Conduct speculative buying using market intelligence, historical data and commercial judgement.
Negotiate pricing, contracts and delivery terms with international suppliers.
Monitor stock levels daily and proactively adjust purchasing to prevent overstocking or shortages.
Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve cost, quality and lead times.
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Warehouse and Finance teams to align purchasing with business goals.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement and range optimisation.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues promptly.
Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies and industry regulations.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a Category Manager, Senior Buyer or Commercial Purchasing role.
Experience working with limited, variable or evolving forecasts and making independent purchasing decisions.
Strong analytical skills with confidence interpreting sales data and trends.
Experience in parts, accessories or high-SKU environments is highly desirable.
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and risk-management mindset.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/procurement systems.
Professional, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Our Core Values
We are a values-driven business and look for team members who reflect our culture:
Discipline – We get things done efficiently and effectively
Responsibility – We own problems and solve them
Consistency – We are better today than yesterday
Trust – Delivering exceptional service beyond expectations
Integrity – We do what we say we will
Team – We work together, respect each other and protect the team
Team Benefits
We don't just talk about wellness – we live it. With an onsite gym, daily fitness classes, team socials and a buzzing HQ, this is a place where creativity and collaboration thrive.
Competitive salary plus benefits (DOE)
13% company-wide bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
Annual performance-related pay review scheme
Annual reward and recognition scheme
31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes
Discounted healthy meals and breakfast options including fresh fruit
Reward, Recognition and Wellness programme
Onsite parking
How to Apply
If you're ready to join a passionate and driven team, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Superior Wellness Limited is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
In line with GDPR regulations, we will retain your personal details for the purpose of our recruitment process only. If you are not selected for the role, your data will be destroyed and will not be shared with third parties.