Category Manager - Maverick in Basingstoke

Drive category growth. Deliver real impact! You will own the commercial and operational performance of an assigned portfolio within the Maverick Business Unit, with full Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability. Working closely with internal teams and vendor partners, you'll drive profitable growth across Maverick's specialist AV and collaboration portfolio. You'll ensure strong system accuracy, pricing discipline, financial data integrity, and operational execution, playing a critical role in delivering sustainable commercial results while maintaining high standards of accountability and collaboration.

We're not here to sell you a job. We're here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening. If you're passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships, and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare, matched pension, enhanced parental & family leave.
• "Moments that matter" paid time off (yes, even for your pet's birthday).
• Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
• Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
• Sustainability - we're building a greener future.

We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a future full of possibility. We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just ask.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Execute the Maverick Business Unit strategy in full alignment with agreed plans to grow profitable market share across specialist AV, collaboration, and related technologies.
• Lead the vendor pricing strategy in collaboration with the profit team, including price elasticity review, margin protection, and structured exception management.
• Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to deliver market and performance analysis, using insight to identify trends and develop sound commercial proposals.
• Support the development of direct reports and/or divisional Assistant Category Managers (ACMs), providing guidance, coaching, and clear expectations.
• Own full product and vendor lifecycle management within Maverick, including system accuracy, product adoption and creation, and contract management.
• Hold the operational and commercial relationship with vendor key stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for Maverick.
• Identify commercial and operational process improvements within Maverick workflows, working with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency and execution.
• Ensure consistent and effective use of CRM tools to support forecasting, business continuity, and disciplined commercial management.
• Input into quarterly vendor business planning and support execution against agreed objectives within the Maverick Business Unit.

What You'll Bring:

• Highly numerate with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across a matrix organisation.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into action.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience in the IT channel at a category management level, ideally within a distributor or vendor environment, with exposure to finance, purchasing, or product marketing.
• Experience working within a matrix structure.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Business planning experience with a strong operational cadence.
• Experience using enterprise systems such as SAP R3 and business warehouse tools.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

If you're excited by the idea of supporting vendor success while contributing to a team that grows through trust and collaboration, apply now and let's do great things together.

Key Skills:

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway. At TD SYNNEX, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!