Category Manager (m/f/d)

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About The Role

The Category Manager role is a key position within the EMEA Product & Supplier Management organization, responsible for developing the category strategy and collaborating with group, regional, and local stakeholders to execute growth plans, delivering targeted profitable growth, customer acquisition, and ROI.

The manager will deliver a best-in-class product offer for customers by defining leading brands, latest products, and innovative technologies that drive growth across EMEA. They will also manage the product lifecycle and maintain the supplier and product portfolio.

We Are Looking For The Following Category Specialisms

• Mechanical & Fluid Power
• Facility & Maintenance
• Automation & Control
• Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) & Site Safety

The Jobholder Is Responsible For The Following Processes

• Category/technology strategy planning and execution
• Development and implementation of supplier business plans
• Using digital data to inform decisions and improve performance
• Supplier relationship management and negotiations
• Cost management and pricing strategies
• Effective communication with stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Developing a customer-focused category offer aligned with strategy
• Introducing new brands and managing product lifecycle
• Negotiating contracts for commercial advantage
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Collaborating with the private label team for optimized ranges

Delivery Of KPIs

• Revenue and margin growth
• Supplier and technology expansion
• Return on investment
• Customer acquisition and product sales
• New product revenue and volume
• Digital performance metrics
• Supplier performance targets

Your Profile

• Experience as a Category Manager or Buyer
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with digital tools and online trading
• Experience working with global brands
• Collaborative team player
• Experience in a matrix and cross-cultural environment
• Commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
• Fluency in German and English
• Negotiation skills
• Proactive, results-oriented, and ownership-driven
• Influencing skills and operational problem-solving abilities

Our Benefits (for Germany)

• Shopping card
• Job Ticket
• Bike Leasing
• 30 days paid holidays
• Savings plans
• Pension scheme

We are RS

RS Group provides products and services for industrial equipment and operations, with a presence in over 130 countries, offering over 700,000 in-stock and 3 million unstocked products to over 1.2 million customers.

We value curiosity, innovation, diversity, and inclusion, and are committed to ESG principles. Join us to think big, do more, and unleash your potential.

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