Category Manager

Job DescriptionSalary:Competitive Salary + Bonus + BenefitsCategory Manager Milton Keynes Ideal BathroomsSo, who are we? We are Ideal Bathrooms, part of the Wolseley Group a leading specialist trade merchant operating across the UK and Ireland. We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do and are proud to offer opportunities to grow skills and build long-term careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including annual leave that increases with length of service, a generous pension scheme matched up to 9%, performance-related bonus, enhanced maternity and adoption leave, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.We also actively support health and wellbeing with free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.As a Category Manager at Ideal Bathrooms, youll be responsible for:Developing and delivering category strategies aligned to business and commercial objectivesManaging supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance to drive growth and profitabilityAnalysing market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform decision-makingLeading pricing, margin optimisation, and range developmentCollaborating closely with Buying, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales teamsDriving new product introductions and category performance improvementsMonitoring and reporting on category KPIs and financial performanceThis is a full-time, permanent position, offering a hybrid working model with flexibility to balance office and remote working.And heres what wed like you to have:Proven experience in a Category Manager or similar commercial roleStrong commercial acumen with excellent analytical skillsExperience managing and negotiating with suppliersConfident stakeholder management and communication skillsA proactive, data-driven approach with a passion for product and category developmentWe look forward to receiving your application!#ACHS150

Created: 2026-04-29