Category Manager

We''re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting with a sharp eye for strategy and performance within category management. The successful candidate will manage key supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of both existing and new products.

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: Camberley

Salary: -30,000 - -35,000

Responsibilities:

• Ensure stock availability through effective supplier and delivery management
• Develop and launch products focused on end-user needs, challenging existing market offerings
• Own and analyse category sales and margin performance, identifying actions to drive results
• Monitor market trends to inform pricing, product mix, and promotional strategies
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiating terms and pricing
• Support customer service with complex product-related queries
• Collaborate with demand planning to optimise forecasts and inventory levels
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, content, and ecommerce on product launches and promotional plans
• Act as a key representative to both internal stakeholders and external partners

What we''re looking for:

• Experience in category and demand management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Able to juggle varying workloads and responsibilities
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.