We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, an established and growing B2B organisation who are a leader in their industry. They are looking for a Junior Product Category Manager to join their expanding team. This role is responsible for supporting and developing product offerings across defined markets.


As a Junior Product Category Manager, you will work closely with Category Managers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers. The successful candidate will have experience within a product category, buyer role. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within buying.


Benefits for a Junior Product Category Manager:


*25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off
*EAP
*Medicash plan after probation
*Death in service x 2
*Free parking onsite


Key Responsibilities for a Junior Product Category Manager:


*Support development and execution of product category strategy, including range planning and market positioning
*Identify new opportunities for product diversification, range expansion and sales growth
*Assist in New Product Introduction (NPI), including market research, supplier selection, costing and go-to-market planning
*Build and manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, performance monitoring and lead time optimisation
*Monitor product performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
*Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing and technical teams to ensure alignment, compliance and customer satisfaction
*Maintain accurate product data and support pricing strategies while ensuring adherence to company policies, compliance standards, and health and safety requirements


Essential Skills for a Junior Product Category Manager:


*Proven experience within a product category, buyer role
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems


If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!