At Bradfords Building Supplies, we’ve been supporting customers for over 250 years as one of the South West’s leading independent builders’ merchants. Our success is built on great people, strong relationships and consistently delivering excellent service.
We’re now looking for a commercially focused Category Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our product offering.
As Category Manager, you’ll take ownership of your categories, developing and delivering a strategy that meets customer needs whilst helping to maximise sales, margin and profitability.
You’ll play a key role in shaping our product range, working closely with suppliers to ensure our offer remains competitive, relevant and aligned to both our in-branch and digital channels.
This is a varied and fast-paced role where you’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to drive real business impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
Driving category performance
- Creating and delivering category plans to meet sales and margin targets
- Reviewing product ranges and promotions to ensure they meet customer needs
- Monitoring performance using data and insight to continuously improve results
Managing suppliers and products
- Building strong relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Negotiating trading agreements and securing the best commercial deals
- Managing new product launches and phasing out discontinued lines
- Ensuring product availability and supporting accurate forecasting
Staying ahead of the market
- Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity
- Working with internal teams to ensure pricing remains competitive
- Supporting both branch and online product offers to deliver a great customer experience
Supporting the wider business
- Providing insights, KPI reporting and analysis to support decision-making
- Contributing to sales initiatives and wider business goals
- Ensuring accurate product data across systems and platforms
We’re looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with great relationship-building skills.
Ideally, you’ll demonstrate the following:
- Experience in a Category Manager, Buyer or similar commercial role
- A results-driven and commercially astute mindset
- Confidence negotiating and influencing at all levels
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
In return, you’ll be joining a supportive and ambitious business where you can make a real impact. In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Great employee benefits
- Opportunities for development and career progression
Our Values - Commitment, Care, Consistency and Innovation - are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a team that works together, supports each other and always looks for ways to improve for our customers.
If you’re ready to take ownership, shape strategy and play a key role in driving our success, we’d love to hear from you.
