Category Manager - Refrigeration Parts

Category Manger – Refrigeration – Spares / Parts, HVAC, Compressors, Air Conditioning

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for supplier management, range selection and delivering sales and margin targets. This is a great opportunity for a product expert to reinvigorate the category in a high profile role.

• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins
• Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes
• Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
• Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market
• Working alongside other departments i.e. Merchandising, Design, Marketing, & eCommerce to plan successful future lines
• Managing your departmental budget
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines

Key requirements for the role.

• Proven previous purchasing / category management experience within Refrigeration – Spares / Parts, HVAC, Compressors, Air Conditioning
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset
• Strong IT skills including MS Office

If this sound like a good fit for you and you\’re keen to discuss please get in touch and apply today.