Overview
Category Manager – Shape the Future of Trade at Screwfix!
As a Category Manager at Screwfix, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the future of one of our core categories. You’ll drive strategy, make decisions that steer growth and boost margins, and ensure customers always get the best products at unbeatable value. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on big challenges and loves seeing their ideas come to life in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
What's in it for you?
1. Discretionary annual bonus up to 50%
2. Company car or allowance of up to £6,500 per annum
3. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
4. Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
5. Flexible start and end times around core working hours
6. Private Medical Care (Individual – Family care)
7. Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
8. EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
9. Up to 14% employer pension contributions
10. Life cover up to 4x your salary
11. Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
12. 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Responsibilities
13. Strategic Leadership: Define and deliver forward-thinking trading strategies that leverage market insight and supplier partnerships to drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, underpinned by accurate forecasting and a strong focus on cost efficiency.
14. Innovation & Trends: Lead market-shaping strategies that set us apart from competitors.
15. Market Analysis: Analyze the market landscape, responding with agility to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
16. Collaboration & Negotiation: Build winning relationships with suppliers and internal teams, securing the best deals and innovative products.
17. Team Empowerment: Lead, inspire, and develop your team to achieve ambitious targets while promoting a culture of growth and innovation.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
18. Proven experience as a Buyer, Category Manager, or similar role, with a track record of delivering growth.
19. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn insights into action.
20. Experience leading product range, pricing, and promotional strategies.
21. Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing talent and driving team success.
22. A strategic mindset with a love for innovation and staying ahead of the curve.
23. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships, drive collaboration, and engage effectively with a diverse network of stakeholders.
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
24. Wagestream access to track earnings and save
25. Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
26. Colleague support fund
27. Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
28. Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
29. Career progression and development programmes
30. Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
31. Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
32. Support networks available
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.