Category manager Work, Jobs in Lymm, Chs (with Salaries)

Category Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Lymm
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Assistant Merchandiser
P.Louise —Stockport
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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Frame Category Manager - Optical
Hakim Group —Darwen
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Category Buying Manager - Chilled & Fresh
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Store discount
Fashion Wholesale Merchandiser
Saint Genies —Manchester
- From £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
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Buyer
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £31,875 - £39,375 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Category Buying Manager - Grocery
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Store discount
Assistant Merchandiser
The Fragrance Shop —Manchester
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Free parking
- Work from home
Procurement Manager - Services & Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Buyer
Equans —Didsbury
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Category - Wall
Wienerberger AG —Cheadle
- Monday to Friday
- Product management
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
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Assoc Dir Global Category Manager Devices
Teva —Runcorn
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
National Account Executive
Kingsland Drinks —Manchester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Business
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
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Temporary Merchandiser (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Ryman —Crewe
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Merchandising
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Senior Account Manager
Pion —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
UK Trade Manager UK, PI, Grey & PI Eq
PHOENIX Medical Supplies Limited —Borough of Halton
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Merchandiser
Arne Clo Ltd —Warrington
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Category Assistant - Toys
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Product Manager - Networking
Nimans —Manchester
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Assistant Commercial Managers
Home Office —Liverpool
- £49,850 - £56,850 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Category Coordinator - Kids Planet Central Support

Kids Planet Day Nurseries -
Lymm

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
Procurement
Pivot table analysis
Stakeholder liaison
Procurement support
Organisational skills
Pivot tables
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Analytics

Full job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Location: Kids Planet Head Office, Lymm, Cheshire (or hybrid if offered)
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet as a Category Coordinator!

Purpose of the role:
To support the Procurement team in managing product and service categories across the Kids Planet nursery estate. The role helps ensure nurseries receive quality products at competitive prices while maintaining supplier relationships, contract compliance, and accurate procurement data.

Why Kids Planet?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What’s in it for you?

Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.
Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Key responsibilities:

Support Category Managers with sourcing and procurement projects.
Maintain supplier and product databases.
Create and update product catalogues and pricing.
Analyse spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Prepare supplier performance reports and KPIs.
Liaise with nurseries regarding product queries and supply issues.
Coordinate supplier meetings and maintain action trackers.
Assist with tender processes and contract documentation.
Monitor stock trends and demand across nursery locations.
Work closely with Finance to resolve invoice or pricing discrepancies.
Ensure procurement policies and compliance requirements are followed.
Support the onboarding of new suppliers and products following acquisitions.

Skills and experience:

Experience in procurement, buying, supply chain or category administration.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Good analytical and numerical ability.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience using procurement or ERP systems is desirable.

Personal qualities:

Proactive and self-motivated.
Collaborative team player.
Commercially aware.
Customer-focused.
Adaptable and able to work in a growing business.
Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

Typical categories managed:Depending on the team structure, categories could include:

Food and catering supplies
Educational resources and toys
Furniture and nursery equipment
Cleaning and hygiene products
PPE and consumables
Utilities and facilities services
Maintenance and contractor services
IT equipment and office supplies

Like the sound of joining our family?
Apply today to be a Category Coordinator with Kids Planet!

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.
Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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