Category Manager

Adecco

  • London
  • £25.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
JOB TITLE: Category Manager
Location: Paddington, London (5 minutes walk from Paddington train station)
Remuneration: £25 per hour
Contract Details: Temporary, 8 months (ASAP - 30th June 2026)Responsibilities:
  • Execute category plans for channel across EMEA, focusing on Devices and Accessories.
  • Support the Senior Category Manager with pricing and promotional activities, ensuring timely submissions on the promotional roadmap.
  • Analyse promotional activities and provide insights for future strategies.
  • Manage product launches by creating schedules that highlight key milestones and ensure product updates are completed on time.
  • Collaborate with Supply and Planning teams to manage product lifecycle updates, including the removal of end-of-life products.
  • Maintain accurate product descriptions, pricing, and market attributes for assortment management.
  • Create and maintain country-specific range matrix documentation for sharing with relevant teams.
  • Align with Global and Regional teams on launch activities and act as a key point of contact for updates.
  • Assist the Senior Category Manager with business reporting at both Regional and sub-regional levels.
Related Competencies:
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Break down complex issues, identify patterns, and focus on real-world solutions.
  • Cross-Boundary Collaboration: Work effectively with individuals and organisations beyond immediate teams.
  • Building Customer and Partner Relationships: Develop long-term, trusting relationships with stakeholders.
  • Global Process Management: Manage global processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness with a customer-centric approach.
Minimum Qualifications, Job Skills, Abilities:
  • Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
  • Proven determination and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to tell compelling stories through data.
  • Passionate about products and technology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Previous experience working with vendors, merchants, and supply chain organisations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, apply now to join our client as a Category Manager!Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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