Category Manager

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We look for attributes as they tell us how youbehave in all situations particularly unknown challenging or stressful ones when you cant apply your learnt skills.

We have big ambitions and we needpeople who work here to have big ambitions too.

To achieve ourgrowth plans weneed talented and driven people who are curious andcomfortable with uncertainty and step outside their comfort zone to learn and try new things.

Ifyoure the kind of person who rolls up your sleeves and gets stuck in we want to hear from you!

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Requisition ID :19141

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Supply Chain

Work Location :Wednesbury UK

Potential WorkLocation :United Kingdom : England : Wednesbury
United Kingdom : England : West Midlands

As a Category Manager with MSC you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our business by bringing our Category strategy to life. Youll develop strong relationships with industry-leading suppliers and deliver innovative solutions to meet the ever-changing needs and behaviors of our customers.

The Category Management team is evolving to establish an industry-leading range of products and solutions led by an exceptional team. This team is critically important to the continued success of MSC.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level At MSC we offer more than just a jobwe provide opportunities to grow and develop helping you build a rewarding career. Great businesses need great people thats where you come in!

Whats in it for you

• Autonomy to shape your role and develop your career with continuous access to coaching mentoring and an environment where success is celebrated.

• Discounts and rewards across popular brandswhether its a getaway cashback on essentials or shopping for a special occasion.

• 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Paid birthday leave company pension matched up to 10% life insurance (6x annual salary) discounted health cash plan and private medical insurance among others.

What will you be doing

You will have full accountability for the category strategy and performance of a unique range of products. Your role will include:

1. Drive Category Growth

• Develop and execute category growth plans that align with overall business objectives.

• Collaborate with suppliers marketing and sales to deliver new product introductions and joint strategies for key customers.

• Negotiate supplier agreements to secure commercial terms that support growth and profitability.

1. Enhance Category Profitability

• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to optimize portfolio mix and improve margin performance.

• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Finance to maintain healthy stock levels and cost efficiency.

• Identify and implement initiatives that strengthen pricing strategies and protect gross profit.

1. Delivering Data-Driven Product Excellence

• Ensure all new products meet data and content standards for digital and offline channels.

• Partnerwith suppliers and internal teams to maintain a robust roadmap for product innovation.

• Align supply demand and product positioning through collaboration with key stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Research and qualify new suppliers aligned with category strategy; onboard them and their products.

• Build strategic partnerships to identify opportunities that drive mutual sales growth.

• Support product lifecycle management to ensure customers can find and buy the latest solutions.

• Use data insights to monitor category performance and inform future decisions.

• Negotiate commercial agreements to generate cost savings and improve profit margins.

• Optimize product visibility across digital and offline channels.

• Evaluate product range pricing and services relative to competitors to keep MSC ahead.

What do you need

Well teach you role-specific skills but to thrive at MSC youll need:

• Connections: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships effectively.

• Thinking: Problem-solving ability agility and a growth mindset.

• Creativity: Adaptability and innovation in creating solutions.

• Drive: Ambition energy and enthusiasm to deliver results.

If you can operate effectively in a team demonstrate customer-centricity and are eager to make a difference wed love to hear from youapply today!

Why MSC

The journey to the best version of yourself starts with us. If youre searching for an employerthat will enable you to learn grow and make a difference youve found it.

You will feel a sense of purpose and belonging as we allow our people to have a voice and the opportunity to makea genuine impact.

We have created a psychologically safe and inclusive environment wherewe treat our associates as adults and give them autonomyto make decisions takerisks and learn from mistakes.

You will be encouraged to challenge the normmakedecisions and take ownership to make changes enabling you to significantly contribute towards our business success.

Our people-centric culture will encourage you to continuously develop both professionally and personally.

From ourculture to our forward-thinking leadership youll soon realise that you have an incredible opportunity here to be your best self.

Whether your career path is vertical or squiggly wed love to watch you grow and reach your full potential with us.

WatchHEREto find out what its like to work at MSC and join us as we continue to build a team of people doing their best work

We wont just give you a job well enable you to be yourself discover opportunityunlock your potential and design yourcareer.