Category Manager

Greater Manchester
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£45,000.00 - £55,000.00
Joe Rees-Davies
Consultant – NPD & R&D

Are you ready to take on a Category Manager role in an exciting and rapidly growing business?

This is your opportunity to be part of a vibrant organization that offers a wealth of development opportunities. You'll work with an array of exciting products and collaborate with multiple suppliers, all while playing a key role in shaping the company's success. If you're passionate about driving innovation and growth, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • The Category Manager (Packaging) is responsible for overseeing the development and management of packaging strategies that enhance product appeal, ensure quality, and support sustainability goals.
  • This role requires collaborating with the Product Development and Supply Chain teams to innovate and improve packaging solutions, and leading sustainability initiatives.
  • Managing packaging costs, building strong supplier relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and utilising market analysis and consumer insights to enhance product appeal.
  • Additionally, the role requires cross-functional collaboration, effective project management, and performance tracking to continuously improve packaging solutions.

What's required?

  • In-depth understanding and demonstrable experience of packaging materials, technologies and sustainability practices, preferably with a food background
  • Confident in using all Microsoft Office applications
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification
  • Food manufacturing or retail experience
  • Multi-site experience

What's in it for you?

£45,000.00 - £50,000.00 per annum

Do you think you fit the criteria?

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