Senior Category Manager | Somerset | Hybrid

Are you a commercially sharp, people-focused Category leader ready to take ownership of a high-impact, growth-driving category?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client at their Head Office in Somerset, leading a strategically significant category that sits right at the heart of the business's future growth ambitions.

Reporting to the Director of Trading, you'll have full P&L accountability and the platform to shape, influence and elevate a powerhouse category across the organisation.

The Opportunity

As Senior Category Manager, you'll:

Own and evolve the category strategy, aligning it to wider business objectives and market opportunity Lead at Board and Senior Leadership level, presenting performance, risks and growth plans with confidence Drive sustainable sales, margin and working capital performance Build and nurture strong supplier partnerships, negotiating best-in-class commercial terms Champion innovation - from new product introduction to phasing out underperforming SKUs Collaborate cross-functionally across Trading, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Digital Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, agility and excellenceYou'll deputise for the Director of Trading when required and play a key role within the wider Trading leadership team.

What We're Looking For

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