About the role: The Category Manager role is a key role within the EMEA Product Supplier Management organisation, accountable for developing the category strategy and working with group, regional and local stakeholders to execute growth plans, delivering targeted profitable growth, customer acquisition and ROI.For the technology and suppliers they are aligned to, the category manager will be instrumental in delivering a best-in-class product offer for our customers by defining the market leading brands, latest products and ground-breaking technologies that will help drive growth across EMEA. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of the supplier and product portfolio including the end-to-end product lifecycle.Managing a portfolio of key and strategic suppliers, they are accountable for supplier management and performance, negotiating contracts and improved commercial terms whilst building the collaborative relationships (internally as well as externally) that help drive growth.We are looking for the following category specialisms:Mechanical Fluid PowerAutomation ControlPersonal Protective Equipment (EPI) Site SafetyKey Responsibilities:Development of best-in-class category offer, fully aligned to customer needs and the overall category strategyThe delivery of new brands to support supplier acquisition at local, regional and group levelManagement of product lifecycle including NPI, discontinuations revenue protectionNPI delivery supported by the acquisition of suppliers’ transactional data and product contentBest in class negotiations adding significant commercial value to RSStrong relationships with suppliers, functions and marketsClose relationship with the private label team (RS Pro) to provide optimized rangeInfluencing the NES and NPS scoreDelivery of KPIs:Revenue marginSupplier and technology growthReturn on InvestmentCustomer acquisition customer countNumber of products soldNew product introduction volume revenueDigital performanceSupplier performance targetsInventory availability, value and health (including OA%, OTTP% stock turn)Your Profile:Category Manager/Buyer experienceGood analytical skillset and strong attention to detailExperience of online trading and digital toolsExperience in working with global supplier brandsA collaborative team playerExperience of working in a matrix and cross-cultural environmentExperience of working in a Commercial environmentSound commercial acumen and broad communication skillsFluency in English and local language (German/French/Italian)Strong negotiation skillsPositive can-do attitude, takes ownership and very results orientedGood influencing skillsOperational problem solver and good process management capabilityOur Benefits (for Germany):Shopping cardJob TicketBike Leasing30 days paid holidaysSaving plansPension schemeWe are RSRS Group is a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. It looks to provide an unrivalled choice of products, to help its customers solve problems with innovative solutions.At RS we’ve been solving engineering problems for over 80 years: big ones, small ones, easy and difficult ones. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible.Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world.We offer service and product solutions. We send out a parcel every 2 seconds, to over 130 countries. We provide over 700,000 in-stock and over 3 million unstocked products to more than 1.2 million customers.We want people like you, as you are curious about things, you like doing things differently and also in a human way with empathy. Because that’s exactly how we partner with people – our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities – to solve problems. We’ll also invest in your development and wellbeing – because building a more diverse and inclusive culture, being ethical, responsible and committed to our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan is at the heart of everything we do.Come and join us and we’ll help you to think big, do more and unleash your brilliance, so you do amazing things, too.#LI-Hybrid#LI-ST1
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