Elevation Recruitment Group
Category Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Leeds, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment.
The Role
As Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:
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Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
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Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms
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Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage
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Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability
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Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams
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Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making
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Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
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Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment
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Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East
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Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance
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Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships
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Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight
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A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
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The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business
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Autonomy to shape and develop your category
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Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
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