Category Manager

Job Purpose :

Vendor, Technology or Business Unit, Profit & Loss (P&L), commercial and operational ownership by collaborating with all relevant business functions to deliver best in class systems, tools, processes, financial data integrity and reporting

Responsibilities :

Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share.

Lead the vendor pricing strategy through collaboration with profit team to review price elasticity and handle exception management

Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to provide market reports and analysis, and using this data to identify trends to make sound business proposals

Support development of direct reports and / or development of divisional assistant category managers (ACM’s)

Ownership for full product and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption & creation and contract management

Hold operational & commercial relationship with vendor key stakeholders

Identification of commercial & operational process improvements

Ensure ongoing use of CRM tools to ensure best in class business continuity

Input into quarterly vendor business planning and execution.

Knowledge Skills and Experience :

Highly numerate

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Time management & prioritisation skills

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Excellent analytical skills

Good relationship skills

Experience in the IT industry with channel and / or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background

Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse

Strong Microsoft office skills

Experience of working within a matrix structure

Proven ability multi task in a fast paced environment

Business planning experience with strong operational cadence

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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. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• 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.