**Category Manager** **Location: Sesto San Giovanni, Milan (Hybrid working pattern)** “It's a fantastic time to join RS’s as we accelerate growth across EMEA and the role of the Category Manager is crucial in the exciting plans we have. I will make sure that you thrive in the role, I will encourage new ideas and empower you develop and grow on a set career path, surrounded by a fantastic team” **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. **Key Responsibilities**: - Development of best-in-class category offer, fully aligned to customer needs and the overall category strategy
- The delivery of new brands to support supplier acquisition at local, regional and group level
- management of product lifecycle including NPI, discontinuations & revenue protection
- NPI delivery supported by the acquisition of suppliers’ transactional data and product content
- Best in class negotiations adding significant commercial value to RS
- Strong relationships with suppliers, functions and markets
- Close relationship with the private label team (RS Pro) to provide optimized range
- Influencing the NES and NPS score **What you will bring**
- Category Manager/Buyer experience
- Good analytical skillset and strong attention to detail
- Experience of online trading and digital tools
- Experience in working with global supplier brands
- A collaborative team player
- Experience of working in a matrix and cross-cultural environment
- Experience of working in a Commercial environment
- Sound commercial acumen and broad communication skills
- Fluency in English a**nd local language (German/French/Italian)**: - Strong negotiation skills
- Positive can-do attitude, takes ownership and very results oriented
- Good influencing skills
- Operational problem solver and good process management capability
- proven project management and planning skills **The good stuff**
- Shopping card
- Job Ticket
- Bike Leasing
- 30 days paid holidays
- Saving plans
- Pension scheme **We are RS** We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people thrive. We recognize that a diverse and representative workforce is critical to our success, and our aim is to create a business where people can be their best selves. Our employees expect this as a matter of course and it is fundamental to how we attract, develop, and hold on to the best talent. We recruit and develop employees who are the best suited to the requirements of the job role, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. We believe everyone should be able to bring their true self to work and be given the opportunities to succeed. If you require any adjustments during this process to ensure you can bring your true self, please let us know. Increasingly powered by digital technology, we’re our customers’ one-stop-shop for electronic products and industrial components. We began in a north-west London garage supplying spare parts to radio repair shops back in 1937 and we’ve kept transforming for over 80 years. Today, we’re using digital globally to revolutionize the way we do business and strengthen our position as the people engineers turn to for help, advice and knowledge. We’re proud of what we’ve done, but we’re not sitting back. We’re always looking to make the customer experience simpler, faster and easier. We’re transforming markets and the impact of technology. We’ve widened our services portfolio with innovations from procurement and inventory solutions to 24/7 product support. We’ve been on an incredible journey, but the best is yet to come; are you ready to join us? **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: €40,000.00 - €60,000.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in 20099 Sesto San Giovanni, MI