Senior manufacturing Work, Jobs in South West Region (with Salaries)

CATEGORY MANAGER / SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER
Wilton Bradley —Newton Abbot
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Site Technical Manager - Newton Abbot
YeoValley —Newton Abbot
- £68,000 a year
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
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Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Tilbury Douglas —Exeter
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Materials & Testing Engineer
elix sourcing solutions —Ottery Saint Mary
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Laboratory experience
- Flexible schedule
Technical Manager
2 Sisters Food Group —Willand
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service Supervisor
Original Style Limited —Exeter
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Night Manager - Exeter
Morrisons —Exeter
- Night shift
- Customer service
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee discount
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Finance Analyst
Howmet Aerospace —Exeter
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
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Senior Optical Systems Engineer
Gooch & Housego Torquay —Torquay
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
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Lead Generation Coordinator
WT Consultancy (SW) Ltd —Cullompton
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Free parking
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Automation Technician
Howmet Aerospace —Exeter
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
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Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Gooch & Housego Torquay —Torquay
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Mechanical Build Technician
elix sourcing solutions —Taunton
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Mechanical knowledge
3d
Project Controller - Mechanical Equipment / Valves
ALTEN —Taunton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Exeter
AECOM —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree

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Site Technical Manager - Newton Abbot
YeoValley —Newton Abbot
As the on-site technical expert, you will lead with external audits and liaison with customers technical teams. Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services.
£68,000 a year
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Business Administrator - Equalities
Ministry of Justice —Newton Abbot
This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be…
£20,001 - £40,000 a year
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CATEGORY MANAGER / SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER

Wilton Bradley -
Newton Abbot

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension
Company events
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
Business development
Product development
Partnership building
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Communication skills
Growth strategy

Full job description

Location:

Heathfield (Newton Abbot)

Department:

Buying

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including 33 days of annual holiday, 40% off Wilton Bradley and Tii Brands online products, Healthshield cash back scheme, personal development opportunities and annual social events.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Details

Job Role

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial performance, product strategy and long-term development of our Outdoor Leisure & Lifestyle category.

You will work in partnership with one of the world’s leading outdoor furniture manufacturers, acting as the voice of the UK and European market by providing market insight, identifying product opportunities and influencing the future development of products and innovations. You will also work with a wider network of manufacturing partners to develop complementary product ranges and build a market-leading category offering.

Working alongside dedicated Product Developers, you will define product briefs, develop category strategies, identify new sourcing opportunities and bring innovative products to market. You will have genuine influence over the products we develop, the suppliers we partner with and the future direction of one of our most exciting growth categories.

As the category expert, you will also play an important role in supporting our Commercial team. You will help communicate product features, market trends and category opportunities, assist with product presentations to key retail customers and provide the technical and commercial knowledge needed to help secure new business and strengthen customer relationships.

This role combines category strategy, product creation, supplier partnership, customer engagement and commercial ownership, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on both the future of the category and the continued growth of Wilton Bradley.

What You’ll Be Doing

Act as the category expert for Outdoor Leisure & Lifestyle, providing product knowledge, commercial insight and strategic direction across the business
Develop and execute category strategies, identifying product opportunities, defining range architecture and positioning products to drive sales growth, profitability and market share
Analyse category performance, sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and shape future category direction
Provide market feedback and consumer insight to manufacturing partners, influencing future product development and innovation

Create and own product briefs for new development projects.
Work closely with Product Developers, Designers and QA teams throughout the product development process
Source innovative products and manufacturing partners globally whilst developing strategic supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements
Contribute to long-term supplier strategy and category roadmaps
Deliver category margin, profitability and commercial performance targets
Analyse sales trends, forecasts and stock positions to develop purchasing strategies and purchase order proposals
Take ownership of category stock investment and inventory health, ensuring appropriate availability whilst optimising stock turn and profitability
Work closely with Commercial teams to balance availability, inventory risk and commercial performance
Work closely with Sales teams to communicate product features, category trends and customer opportunities
Support product presentations and customer meetings, helping showcase new products and category strategies to key retail partners
Attend UK and international trade shows, supplier visits and sourcing trips
Support the Buying Director and Product Director in shaping long-term category strategy, innovation roadmaps and strategic growth initiatives.
Ensure adherence to Health & Safety guidelines and undertake any other duties required for the successful delivery of the role.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in buying, category management, product development, sourcing or a related commercial product role
Significant experience within the camping, garden, beach or outdoor leisure sectors, with a strong understanding of product trends, customer requirements and market dynamics.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and ability to interpret sales and market data.
Passion for consumer products and product innovation
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strong Excel and IT skills
Experience working with Far East suppliers would be advantageous

What Are You Like?

Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
Curious and passionate about products
Creative thinker with strong product instincts
Self-motivated and proactive
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership
Strong problem solver
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities

Why Join Wilton Bradley?

Opportunity to influence and create products, not simply purchase them
Work within a creative and collaborative environment
International travel opportunities
Exposure to product development, sourcing and innovation
Opportunity to grow within a successful and ambitious business

Benefits

At the Wilton Bradley Group we are committed to supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives.

We offer a range of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and work experience. Employees enjoy exclusive discounts, including 40% off online products from Wilton Bradley and TII Brands.

We also provide a competitive company pension with an annual salary exchange opportunity, sick pay, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay. With 33 days of annual holiday, our employees have ample time to recharge and spend with their loved ones.

Additionally, we foster a vibrant workplace culture through annual company events and recognition such as long service awards. To promote health and sustainability, we offer a membership of the Healthshield cash back scheme, a Cycle-To-Work scheme after six months of service and provide free on-site parking. Our casual dress code encourages comfort and expression, while our comprehensive induction and training program ensures professional and personal development opportunities for all. Plus, employees can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee to fuel their day.

Join us and experience the many benefits of being part of our team!

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