Our client is in search for a skilled Category Manager to join their Trading team. As Category Manager you will use your experience to introduce new ideas and best practice to help drive their category management strategy to the next level. You will be responsible for influencing and maximising existing product categories and be targeted to identify new product and supplier opportunities for our growing membership. Reporting directly to the Head of Trading, you will manage a significant supplier portfolio and be responsible for driving turnover, working towards the departments KPI''s. Interaction with suppliers and members, negotiating, developing positive relationships, having the ability to influence and think strategically, being an exceptional planner with strong analytical skills will be pivotal in being successful within this exciting role. Job Summary Manage and develop supplier categories in line with strategic objectives. Ensure the category meets required KPI''s and strategic objectives. Work with the Trading team to ensure categories meet key KPIs and support the company''s strategic objectives. Meet and contact key suppliers on a periodic basis to maintain and develop relationships and grow turnover. Organise, coordinate, and facilitate commodity committee meetings. Attend company and Industry events. Collaborate with department heads and Directors to develop and achieve the company''s strategic goals. Produce accurate and informative management reports ..... full job details .....