Category Manager Job Germiston South Africa,Business

Location: Germiston

Why Join Us?

Own and grow a strategic product category
Influence sourcing, pricing and product strategy
Build relationships with leading suppliers
Drive new product innovation and market growth
Partner with cross-functional teams across Sales, Operations and Supply Chain
Join a respected organisation with exciting growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies to maximise sales, profitability and market share.
Identify new product opportunities through market research, customer insights and industry trends.
Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and service excellence.
Manage the full product lifecycle, from sourcing and product launches through to ongoing portfolio optimisation.
Analyse sales performance, margins, profitability and ROI to make commercially sound recommendations.
Develop pricing strategies that support business growth while maintaining target margins.
Monitor competitor activity and market developments to identify opportunities and potential risks.
Partner with Regional Sales teams to ensure products meet customer and market requirements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Support product launches through training, marketing initiatives and sales enablement.
Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure product availability and resolve stock-related issues.
Maintain accurate product information, pricing structures and category reporting.

What We're Looking For

Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Procurement or a related field
3–5 years' experience in Category Management, Product Management or Commercial Management
Experience with in cleaning chemicals, hygiene products, paper products or related industries will be highly advantageous
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Experience managing suppliers and product portfolios
Ability to analyse sales, profitability and market data to drive business decisions
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong reporting capabilities
Willingness to travel with a valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Ready to Take Ownership of a Category?

If you're a commercially minded professional who enjoys turning market insights into business success, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your updated CV to:

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