Strategic Category Manager - Growth & Trend Leader

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

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.