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Category Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Leeds, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment. The Role As Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms
Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage
Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability
Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making
Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally
About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment
Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance
Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight
A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business
Autonomy to shape and develop your category
Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture
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