Category Manager

Job description

About the Opportunity We’re looking for a Category Manager on a Maternity Leave contract until June 2027, to join our Merchandise team at our Heatherton National Support Office, owning one of the most commercially critical categories in the DIY space. With the support of a Category Assistant, you’ll work with one of the largest supplier groups, requiring strong relationship management, clear communication and a hands‑on approach. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong understanding of category fundamentals and the energy to manage a fast‑moving, operationally complex portfolio. What you’ll be doing: You’re Likely a Match If You have - Owning the end‑to‑end performance of a sizeable category - Managing a large and diverse supplier base from major brands to small business owners - Partnering closely with stores to manage ranging and product set‑up in system - Handling high supplier engagement, queries and issue resolution with a practical, solutions‑focused mindset - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly across chemicals and weed control - Using customer trends and store insights to guide ranging, availability and category decisions - Experience in...