Category Manager
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionCategory Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Leeds, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment.
The RoleAs Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:
*Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives

*Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms

*Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage

*Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability

*Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams

*Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making

*Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
*Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment

*Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East

*Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance

*Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships

*Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight

*A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach

What’s on Offer*Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000

*The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business

*Autonomy to shape and develop your category

*Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
Job number 3906397

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Elevation Recruitment Group
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