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Posted 21 July, 2026

Category Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group
Leeds, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Category Manager Location: LeedsSalary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits

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Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing wholesaler based in Leeds, as they look to appoint a Category Manager with a strong background in sourcing products from the Far East.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Category Manager to take ownership of a key product category, driving strategy, supplier relationships, and margin performance within a fast-paced wholesale environment.

The Role\n

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of your category, with a particular focus on international sourcing across the Far East. Key responsibilities include:

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    Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with overall business objectives

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    Managing and growing supplier relationships across the Far East, including negotiation of cost, lead times, and terms

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    Identifying new sourcing opportunities, products, and innovations to drive competitive advantage

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    Owning pricing, margin, and promotional strategies to maximise profitability

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    Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams

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    Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform decision-making

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    Ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards when sourcing internationally

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About You\n

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

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    Proven experience as a Category Manager, Buyer, or Senior Buyer within wholesale, distribution, or a similar environment

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    Demonstrable experience sourcing products from the Far East

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    Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a track record of improving margin and supplier performance

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    Confidence managing complex international supplier relationships

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    Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insight

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    A proactive, resilient, and results-driven approach

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What’s on Offer\n
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    Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000

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    The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business

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    Autonomy to shape and develop your category

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    Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture

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