Category Manager
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Category Manager
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to join their Isleworth team. The role involves category growth, margin optimization, supplier performance, and managing the full product lifecycle. Candidates should have experience in Category Management, Buying, or Procurement, with strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
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Category Manager
Isleworth
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Benefits
[Employer hidden] is a leading UK supplier of PPE, cleaning & hygiene, and workplace essentials. Part of Bunzl plc, we combine global strength with local expertise, delivering exceptional service and value to customers nationwide.
We are now seeking a commercially driven Category Manager to join our Isleworth team.
The Role
This is a high-impact commercial role responsible for delivering category growth, margin optimisation and supplier performance. You will lead all supplier negotiations including pricing, rebates, marketing agreements, catalogue contributions and early payment discounts, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and robust contract management.
You will manage the full product lifecycle, from sourcing, benchmarking and due diligence through to new product introduction, range consolidation and management of excess or obsolete stock. Maintaining accurate supplier data, pricing structures and contract details will be essential, alongside resolving pricing and invoice queries in a timely manner.
Working closely with Sales, Inventory, Quality Control and Customer Service, you will ensure customer fulfilment is maximised while protecting commercial interests. You will also support enquiries and tenders, produce key reports, and analyse market trends to identify new opportunities.
About You
You will have proven experience in Category Management, Buying or Procurement, with strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen. You are analytical, confident managing supplier relationships, and comfortable working cross-functionally within a fast-paced distribution environment. Experience within PPE or Cleaning & Hygiene categories is essential.
You demonstrate active leadership, collaborate effectively, embrace high performance standards and build strong supplier partnerships aligned to business goals.
What We Offer
Salary up to £55,000
Competitive benefits package
Career development within a global organisation
A collaborative and performance-focused culture
Diversity & Inclusion
At [Employer hidden], we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.