Category Manager for RS Pro at RS Group, managing product strategies and supplier engagements. Driving product lifecycle and performance metrics in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Strategy, planning and execution for your category
Conducting supplier range reviews and driving supplier engagement to maximize growth
Developing new products aligned with our customers' needs
Communicating key performance indicators for managed suppliers and technologies
Managing category-focused marketing campaigns
Making relevant documents (presentations, documentation, etc.) available for your category to support decision-making
Preparing the data required for supplier meetings
Managing the product lifecycle
Requirements
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and great attention to detail
Experience in e-commerce and digital tools
Team player with a collaborative mindset
Results-oriented
Strong influencing skills
Ability to solve operational problems and manage processes
Full professional proficiency in English
Track record of successfully managing suppliers and major brands
Experience working in a matrix and cross-cultural environment
Autonomous and comfortable with remote work (we offer a hybrid model: 2 days on-site / 3 days remote)
Benefits
Housing assistance
Employee savings plan
Contribution to transport and telework expenses
RTT (additional time-off entitlement)
Meal vouchers
Work-from-home options
Monday to Friday schedule
Flexible working hours
Daytime work with 2 paid volunteer days per year
Training and personal development program
Wellbeing activities at work
Internal and external social events
CSE benefits (holiday vouchers, gift cards, partner offers platform, etc.)
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