JOB OVERVIEW

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving category growth and delivering measurable results? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-impact environments where your leadership can shape the future of a business? If so, we want to hear from you.
We’re seeking a Category Manager to lead a high-performing category business unit within a leading, global organisation. This is a pivotal role focused on accelerating business growth, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional value across all channels — Trade SMR, Key Accounts, and Retail.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Customer-obsessed mindset with a strategic eye for category and product development
• A Business Management degree (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience in Category Management and delivering B2B & B2C strategies
• Ability to lead and influence across a matrixed, global organisation
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills — confident presenting to Executive Board level
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis skills
• Proven track record of team development and project management

• Developing and executing 3-Year business plans across all key categories and channels
• Leading a team of Regional Product Managers, developing talent, and fostering a culture of high performance
• Managing full product lifecycle from launch to exit, including E&O mitigation
• Driving strategic supplier negotiations, contracts, and rebate agreements
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales to align strategy with execution
• Delivering on category KPIs including sales growth, market share, cost savings, and customer satisfaction
• Continuously improving processes to drive direct and indirect savings