Category Manager (cutting tools) - #2171941

Category Manager (cutting tools)

Remote (UK), Competitive Salary + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing engineering business that's looking to add an experienced Category Manager with cutting tools experience to its commercial team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected company that supplies high-quality engineering products into the manufacturing sector. They're looking for someone who understands the industry, can build strong relationships and has the commercial awareness to manage and develop an established product category.

To be considered, you'll need previous Category Management experience within an OEM, cutting tools or industrial engineering environment.

The Role of The Category Manager:

You'll take responsibility for managing and developing your product category, ensuring it remains competitive, profitable and aligned with customer requirements.

You'll be working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to identify opportunities, support sales growth and keep ahead of market trends.

Responsibilities of The Category Manager will include:

• Managing and developing an assigned product category.
• Creating and implementing category plans to support business growth.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and key customers.
• Reviewing market trends, competitor activity and pricing.
• Negotiating supplier terms and commercial agreements.
• Working closely with the sales team to identify new opportunities.
• Analysing sales performance and product profitability.
• Supporting new product launches and promotional activity.
• Visiting customers across the UK when required to strengthen relationships and understand their requirements.
• Working with purchasing, technical and sales teams to ensure products meet customer needs.

What We're Looking for from The Category Manager

To be successful in this role you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Category Manager or similar commercial role.
• Must have experience in cutting tools industry.
• A strong engineering background, ideally within OEM, cutting tools, industrial tooling or manufacturing.
• Good commercial awareness and experience of managing product portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• The ability to analyse sales data and identify commercial opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Apply for The Category Manager role?:

This is a great opportunity to join a business that's continuing to grow and invest in its people.

In return you'll receive:

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Company car.
• Fully remote role with flexibility.
• The opportunity to work with some of the UK's leading engineering and manufacturing customers.
• A supportive team environment with genuine opportunities to develop your career.
• Long-term stability with a successful and well-established engineering company.

If you have Category Management experience within an OEM, cutting tools or engineering environment and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.