Full job descriptionAre you an expert in bathroom products looking for an opportunity to influence product strategy, supplier relationships and future range development?
We’re recruiting for a Category Manager to join a growing business within the bathroom sector. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you’ll take ownership of key product categories and play a significant role in shaping the company’s product offering.
What’s most important to our client is a strong technical understanding of bathroom products. They’re open-minded about where that expertise has been gained. Whether your background is in sales, purchasing, quality, design, specification, product development or another area of the industry, they’d love to hear from you if you can confidently discuss bathroom products in detail and understand what differentiates products across the market.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines in-depth product knowledge with commercial awareness and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing supplier relationships across China, Turkey and Europe
*Negotiating pricing, product improvements and commercial agreements
*Identifying opportunities for product range development and new product introductions
*Researching market trends, customer demands and competitor activity
*Working directly with manufacturers to improve and develop products
*Preparing business cases and recommendations for supplier, product or pricing changes
*Supporting brochure launches and wider product marketing initiatives
*Collaborating closely with sales teams to ensure product ranges meet market requirements
*Managing product information and technical data across internal systems
*Working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and product information management systems
About You
Our client is primarily seeking a bathroom products specialist with strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion for the sector.
Your experience could have been gained in:
*Bathroom product sales
*Category management or procurement
*Product design or specification
*Quality or technical roles
*Product development
*Supply chain or purchasing
*Any other role that has provided extensive exposure to bathroom products
You’ll bring:
*Strong technical knowledge of bathroom products, such as sanitaryware, taps, showers, bathroom furniture, brassware or shower enclosures
*The ability to discuss products in detail, including materials, components, manufacturing methods and the features that distinguish entry-level, mid-range and premium products
*Excellent commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills
*Confidence building relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
*Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
*An understanding of water regulations, compliance standards or product certification requirements would be advantageous, but is not essential
What’s On Offer?
*£50,000 - £90,000 salary depending on experience
*Annual bonus linked to category performance
*Pension contribution
*Gym benefit
*20 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Additional Christmas closure
*The opportunity to directly influence product strategy and range development within a growing business