NMBS are in search of a skilled Category Manager to join the Trading Team. As Category Manager, you will use your experience to introduce new ideas and best practice to help drive our category management strategy to the next level. You will be responsible for influencing and maximising existing product categories and be targeted to identify new product and supplier opportunities for our growing membership.

Reporting directly to the Head of Trading, you will manage a significant supplier portfolio and be responsible for driving turnover, working towards the departments KPIs. Interaction with suppliers and members, negotiating, developing positive relationships, having the ability to influence and think strategically, being an exceptional planner with strong analytical skills will be pivotal in being successful within this exciting role.

NMBS attract and develop the brightest minds within the industry and will ensure the successful candidate is fully supported to achieve their career aspirations.

Job Summary

• Manage and develop supplier categories in line with strategic objectives
• Ensure the category meets required KPIs and strategic objectives
• Work with the Trading Team to ensure categories meet key KPIs and support NMBS strategic objectives
• Meet and contact key suppliers on a periodic basis to maintain and develop relationships and grow turnover
• Organise coordinate and facilitate commodity committee meetings
• Attend NMBS and industry events representing NMBS
• Collaborate with department heads and Directors to develop and achieve the company’s strategic goals
• Produce accurate and informative management reports and complete them with the timeframe set
• Any other duties deemed appropriate in conjunction with this role

Performance Standards

• Capable of working under pressure to meet necessary deadlines and initiatives
• Ability to interface and relate to people from differing backgrounds and status
• Ability to discuss suggestions, ideas, and issues with managers and directors and recommend solutions
• Competent to function independent of supervision and be a good decision-maker
• Willingness to work outside contracted hours
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe
• Being new ideas and initiatives to the business
• Have openness to change and adapt new ways of working
• Willingness to accept constructive criticism and handle pressure in a professional manner
• Customer focused

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of Category Management with a proven track record of driving growth and opportunities
• Proven record of managing own workload and working within a team environment
• Recognised industry qualifications such as CIPS or qualified by experience
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with an eye for spotting new opportunities
• Existing strong relationships with key personnel within the industry
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across teams and key industry partners
• Ability to solve complex problems in a professional and well-tempered manner
• Proven commercial and digital trading experience
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, including competency in Excel creating pivot tables
• Good presentation skills to deliver updates to large audiences at forums and seminars
• Experience working within the building materials sector preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of the building materials industry and relevant organisations is preferred but not essential

Personal Attributes

• A winning attitude with a drive to do well
• Excellent telephone manner
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work proactively on own initiative as well as with other team members
• Strong analytical and numerical approach and attention to detail
• Excellent communication (written, verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to network and communicate with people from all levels and backgrounds
• Target driven approach to ensure deadlines are met
• Approachable and polite, with a commitment to developing self and others
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines

Please send across your Covering Letter & CV to claire.byrne@nmbs.co.uk