So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

As a Category Manager based in Warwick office on 12-month fixed term contract, reporting into the Senior Category Manager in our Plumb & Parts Category team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Devising, implementing and monitoring a robust and detailed Trading Plan to deliver the customer strategies and associated financial targets. Working cross-functionally with other internal stakeholders to ensure delivery and implementation of the agreed plan.

• Accountability for the range architecture so that the ranges meet customer strategy requirements, that are complimentary to the overall WUK range guidelines.

• Accountable for determining the products to be sold to support each Customer Strategy, maintaining and aligning existing product structures within the product portfolio and overall accountability for the creation and management of supplier relationships that support the customer strategies, as well as proactively seeking out sourcing opportunities in order to maximise results from the wider Wolseley relationships.

• Awareness and analysis of main competitors and market landscape. This role will require an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of competitors’ offerings and will ensure that this is reflected in the Category range & price architecture. Overall, this role will utilise market insights and intelligence to leverage Category performance.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

· Knowledge of Boiler Parts AND/OR Strong category management experience

· Great communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, resilient and proactive

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

About us

The Wolseley Group is a leading plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure trade specialist merchant, which employs over c.5,500 people across the UK and Ireland, spanning 10 brands.

Through our offices in Warwick and Ripon, our three distribution centres and our network of over 550 branches, our people work together to provide exceptional service to our customers every day.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, where everyone is treated with Fairness & Respect.