Senior Category Manager

Quest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Category Manager – SDA (small domestic appliances) Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for UK consumers. You'll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

The business is working with a global ecommerce retail platforms that has operations in the UK & Europe & that are currently growing their FMCG category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Category Manager – SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• Lead the buying and sales activity for the category. This category will include (but not exhaustive)
• Food Preparation: Rice cookers, juicers, blenders, mixers, food processors, waffle makers etc.
• Laundry : Irons, ironers, towel dryers.
• Floor and Surface Care: Vacuum cleaners (dry/wet),
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
• Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.

Qualifications required for this Senior Category Manager – SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• 4 -7 + year experience within buying /category management, ideally operating at a senior or manager level.
• Expensive category, Merchandising or Buying experience within Household & Laundry categories as mentioned above.
• Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• You must come from a retail, eCommerce, Marketplace or Supplier background with strong knowledge of the UK market within this category
• Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
• Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.

Benefits of joining this Senior Category Manager – SDA (small domestic appliances role:

• Salary between £75,000 – £115,000
• Travel allowance
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• 15% Bonus
• Hybrid working or WIO – 3 – 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out on collaboration working , so will require more office than home working.)
• Private health insurance
• Lunch allowance

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding business. If this sounds like you apply today!