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Category Manager

Where

Hitchin

Type

Permanent

Salary

70000 Annual

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and maximising value? We are looking for an ambitious Category Manager to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation within the utilities sector. This is your chance to own a critical category, shape supplier relationships, influence purchasing strategy, and make a real impact on operational and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own and manage a defined category portfolio, developing and executing strategies that deliver value, cost savings, and performance improvement.

  • Lead market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

  • Lead strategic initiatives, including market analysis, competitor insight, identification of growth opportunities, and deployment of digital and AI-based initiatives.

  • Support P&L operations by collaborating with commercial, supply chain, and operational teams to ensure product line profitability and regional performance.

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including sales teams, R&D, marketing, operations, distributors, and customers.

  • Provide training and guidance on product knowledge and support the implementation of business improvement initiatives.

What they will reward you with:
  • Private Company Bonus Structure
  • 25 Days Annual Leave
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Private Pension
  • Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme
Skills & Experience:
  • Degree-level qualification in a technical or business-related field.

  • Proven experience in product management, ideally within the utilities or manufacturing sector.

  • Strong project management experience, including leading teams and delivering complex initiatives.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Innovative, proactive, and able to drive change while working independently.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans.

  • Ability to influence and lead teams across multiple functions.

  • Detail-oriented, organised, and focused on delivering results.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy and growth within a dynamic and globally connected business.

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