Category Manager

Bargain Chemist; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing healthcare company in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Category Manager to drive growth by developing category strategies and building supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, the ability to analyze market trends, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in an evolving environment focused on providing affordable healthcare. Ideal for those looking to enhance their careers in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Work in a changing environment

Be part of a company that is growing fast

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with suppliers.
• Ability to interpret market insights and drive category growth.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in large-scale buying is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that align with market trends.
• Stay ahead of product trends, analyze competitor activity.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Curate an exciting product range while maintaining competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with Marketing to design promotional campaigns.
• Regularly analyze sales data to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Market analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Commercial acumen

Tools

NetSuite

TONIQ software

Job description

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Category Manager

Join the TeamThat’s Changing the Face of Community Healthcare
Since opening our doors in 2018, BargainChemist has become a trusted destination for affordablehealthcare and beauty needs across Aotearoa. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned andoperated, we're growing fast—with new locations opening soon.

At the heart of everythingwe do is people—our customers and our team. We’re passionate about buildinggenuine relationships and delivering healthcare Kiwis can trust, at prices theycan afford. Now, we’re looking for passionate individuals to grow with us.

We are looking for an experienced Category Manager, who hasa passion to enhance their career, stays on top of the latest trends, and wantsto drive growth in this dynamic space. Thisrole is based on-site in Christchurch.

As a Category Manager, you’ll develop category strategiesthat keep us ahead of trends, source exciting new products, and build strongrelationships with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and selection.

What you will be doing:

• Develop& Implement Category Strategies: Shape and executestrategies that align with market trends and customer demand.
• ProductTrends & Market Analysis: Stay ahead of thelatest trends, analyse competitor activity, and track product performance.
• SupplierRelationships: Build and manage relationships with keysuppliers to negotiate the best deals and ensure timely delivery.
• ProductAssortment & Pricing: Curate an exciting andtrend-forward product range while maintaining competitive pricing andprofitability.
• Promotions& Campaigns: Collaborate with the Marketing team todesign and execute promotional campaigns that drive sales and build brandawareness.
• SalesPerformance Monitoring: Regularly analyse sales data toidentify growth opportunities and optimise product categories.
• Testingand trailing the newest products: Determine how to drivethe strategy and bring the latest products to market

What you bring to the role:

• Strongnegotiation and relationship management skills with suppliers.
• Abilityto interpret market insights and drive category growth.
• Excellentcommunication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functionalteams.
• Commercialacumen, with proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems.
• Experiencein large-scale buying is highly regarded.
• Familiaritywith NetSuite and TONIQ software is a bonus.

What’s in it for you:

• Work in a changing environment
• Be part of a company that is growing fast