UK Category Manager

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UK Category Manager – (Electrical Products) £65k+ Neg Basic Plus Bonuses + Car Allowance 

Location: Midlands Based (Hybrid / Office balance) 

Are you a commercially sharp product or category professional who loves turning data into profit? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your decisions directly impact the bottom line?
We are looking for a Category Manager to take full ownership of our client's cable management portfolio (including cable trays, ladders, trunking, fixings, and accessories). Acting as the vital bridge between Sales, Operations, and Procurement, you will drive profitable growth, optimize product ranges, and ensure their offers remain highly competitive and market-relevant.

What You’ll Do

Drive Category Strategy: Own the full product life cycle from strategy to pricing, defining value vs premium lines, and spotting market gaps.

Optimize Product Ranges: Manage New Product Introductions (NPI) and ruthlessly rationalise SKU's to reduce complexity and improve stock turns.

Manage Pricing & Margins: Set channel pricing structures (distributors and contractors), analyse margin leakage, and implement robust corrective actions.

Support Sourcing & Supply: Work with procurement to optimize supplier relationships across the UK, Europe, and the Far East, identifying dual and near-sourcing opportunities.

Empower Sales Teams: Act as the technical product expert, supporting major project bids and delivering impactful product benefits training.

What We’re Looking For

Industry Expertise: Proven experience in category management, product management, or commercial procurement within electrical products, cable management, HVAC, or construction materials.

Commercial Acumen: A margin-obsessed mindset with solid experience handling pricing frameworks, cost control, and supplier negotiations.

Data-Driven Skills: Highly proficient in Excel and ERP systems to track KPIs and build actionable category dashboards.

Technical Literacy: Familiarity with industry compliance and standards (e.g., BS EN standards, fire ratings, load performance).

The Right Mindset: A pragmatic, hands-on operator who thrives in an agile SME environment and can confidently influence cross-functional teams.

Why Join?

This is not just a strategic role—it is a position of true ownership. You will have the autonomy to make impactful decisions, see the direct results of your work on company growth, and collaborate with a passionate, cross-functional team.

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