Category Manager - Dietary Supplements

Consumer

Category Manager – Dietary Supplements

West Midlands, UK (Hybrid)

Consultant: Aoibhinn Hogan

Novaris Search is currently partnered with a distinguished leader in the health supplement market seeking to hire a proactive, self-motivated Category / Product Manager. This is an integral position, responsible for managing current product ranges, as well as identifying opportunities for growth and increased efficiencies to boost sales & increase margins.

This agile position within a fantastic team offers great visibility, working with the CEO to implement product & supplier strategies, manage cost-of-goods & product lifecycles.

Responsibilities:

Define and implement category strategies, including supplier selection, pricing, and product life cycle.
Analyze product performance and wellness market trends to identify gaps & drive profitable growth.
Manage supplier relationships and lead negotiations.
Collaborate with marketing and nutrition teams to meet customer needs.
Fully understand the channels, brands, market size, competition offer, supply dynamics, market shares, growth and trends within the market
Conduct the annual and ad hoc negotiations with key suppliers
Develop pricing strategies to maximize gross margin.

Skills & Experience:

Experience in Category/Product Management or Buying (ideally in Health & Wellness FMCG)
Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
Data-driven decision-making with a background in e-commerce or FMCG preferred.
Ethical, purpose-driven, and continuous improvement mindset
Proactive, self-motivated, with excellent time management.
Customer-focused, adaptable, and a strong communicator

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