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We are seeking a skilled Category Management Professional to join our Procurement Team.

• The ideal candidate will lead and execute long-term agreements through formal procurement methodologies.
• Analyze spend data and industry dynamics to identify, prioritize, and launch sourcing initiatives.
• Identify value opportunities, processes, and best practices.
• Establish positive relationships across the business to ensure active participation in supplier-related matters.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead negotiations in both financial and business matters for strategic contracts.
2. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, budgets, and current gaps and challenges.
3. Develop strategic relationships with existing or new key suppliers.
4. Support process improvements to increase efficiency and maximize spending opportunity.
5. Provide guidance as the subject matter expert on business initiatives, procurement strategies, and complex purchasing issues.

About Our Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Showcase strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Exhibit a deep understanding of procurement strategies and tactics.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

We're seeking a seasoned professional to lead our strategic sourcing efforts. The successful candidate will join our Procurement Team and focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that drive business value.

The Sr. Category Manager - Technology will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and goals.

• Lead and execute long-term agreements through formal RFx methodologies, driving cost savings and process improvements.
• Analyze spend data and industry dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Experienced professional with a deep understanding of procurement best practices and principles.
• Able to balance multiple priorities, working independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret data and drive insights.

This role offers a competitive salary range, annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range is between $102,000 and $152,000, with hiring at the top end not typical.

This position is eligible for full-time employment, with a mid-senior level seniority and a marketing and sales job function in software development industries.

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world's most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

Our Client Managers are entrusted with cultivating and fostering relationships with key counterparts within our Retailer clients. The primary goal is to champion the implementation of the Customer First strategy, playing a pivotal role in supporting our client on this mission.

As a Category Management expert, you will own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer, and drive customer first strategy. Your role is instrumental in developing, delivering and managing the category management workplan for the retailer that delivers recognisable value, satisfaction and return on investment, and to ultimately achieve our performance goals with the retailer.

As a subject matter expert, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, win and manage impactful category initiatives, and lead a team of Category Management Client Leads. Your success will be measured by the strength of your client partnerships and the outcomes your strategies deliver.

What we expect from you

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Experience of analysing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects, ideally involving delivery through other teams such as data science and technology
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team
• Experience in an FMCG retailer, supplier or consultancy
• Experience in Category management capability/ client lead role is essential to have

What you can expect from us

We won't just meet your expectations. We'll defy them. So you'll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you'd expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

For further information about how we collect and use your personal information please see our Privacy Notice which can be found (here)

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We are proud of our diversity and committed to making dunnhumby an even more inclusive place to work that we can be proud of.

Our diversity and inclusion work is designed tocultivate a culture of belonging,where every dunnhumbian feels safe to bring their whole self to work, where everyone is welcome and we practice what we preach.

We have a full D&I strategy to implement this long-term behaviour change; in addition, we have five employee-led network groups to support colleagues in the areas of gender, sexual orientation, multiculturalism, mental health and wellbeing, and family.

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dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world's most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

Our Client Managers are entrusted with cultivating and fostering relationships with key counterparts within our Retailer clients. The primary goal is to champion the implementation of the Customer First strategy, playing a pivotal role in supporting our client on this mission.

As a Category Management expert, you will own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer, and drive customer first strategy. Your role is instrumental in developing, delivering and managing the category management workplan for the retailer that delivers recognisable value, satisfaction and return on investment, and to ultimately achieve our performance goals with the retailer.

As a subject matter expert, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, win and manage impactful category initiatives, and lead a team of Category Management Client Leads. Your success will be measured by the strength of your client partnerships and the outcomes your strategies deliver.

What We Expect From You

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Experience of analysing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects, ideally involving delivery through other teams such as data science and technology
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team
• Experience in an FMCG retailer, supplier or consultancy
• Experience in Category management capability/ client lead role is essential to have
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Sales and Business Development
• Industries Technology, Information and Media

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dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

Our Client Managers are entrusted with cultivating and fostering relationships with key counterparts within our Retailer clients. The primary goal is to champion the implementation of the Customer First strategy, playing a pivotal role in supporting our client on this mission.

As a Category Management expert, you will own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer, and drive customer first strategy. Your role is instrumental in developing, delivering and managing the category management workplan for the retailer that delivers recognisable value, satisfaction and return on investment, and to ultimately achieve our performance goals with the retailer.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, win and manage impactful category initiatives, and lead a team of Category Management Client Leads. Your success will be measured by the strength of your client partnerships and the outcomes your strategies deliver.

What we expect from you

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Experience of analysing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects, ideally involving delivery through other teams such as data science and technology
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team
• Experience in an FMCG retailer, supplier or consultancy
• Experience in Category management capability/ client lead role is essential to have

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

For further information about how we collect and use your personal information please see our Privacy Notice which can be found (here)

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at dunnhumby? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

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Resume/CV *

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Will you require sponsorship now or in the future to be able to work in the country the role will be located? * Select.

I confirm that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate' * Select.

Have you worked at dunnhumby before? * Select.

At dunnhumby, we utilise our diversity of thought as our competitive edge .

We are proud of our diversity and committed to making dunnhumby an even more inclusive place to work that we can be proud of.

Our diversity and inclusion work is designed tocultivate a culture of belonging,where every dunnhumbian feels safe to bring their whole self to work, where everyone is welcome and we practice what we preach.

We have a full D&I strategy to implement this long-term behaviour change; in addition, we have five employee-led network groups to support colleagues in the areas of gender, sexual orientation, multiculturalism, mental health and wellbeing, and family.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Category Management Lead to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for cultivating and fostering relationships with key counterparts within our Retailer clients.

Your primary goal will be to champion the implementation of the Customer First strategy, playing a pivotal role in supporting our client on this mission.

You will own and develop the relationship with client counterparts in the retailer, driving customer first strategy and developing, delivering, and managing the category management workplan for the retailer that delivers recognizable value, satisfaction, and return on investment.

As a subject matter expert, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, win, and manage impactful category initiatives, and lead a team of Category Management Client Leads.

Your success will be measured by the strength of your client partnerships and the outcomes your strategies deliver.

• Experience in building strong client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
• Experience of analyzing data to solve challenging problems and deliver business value
• Experience in developing and leading strategic projects, ideally involving delivery through other teams such as data science and technology
• Experience of managing and mentoring a team
• Experience in an FMCG retailer, supplier, or consultancy
• Experience in Category management capability/client lead role is essential

We offer a comprehensive rewards package, including a degree of personal flexibility, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You'll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition.

We have thriving networks including diversity and inclusion groups, where everyone can have the opportunity to shine and perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.

We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work/life balance.

At a leading global retailer, we're establishing a new category management framework.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives for Deliveroo Hop category management across international markets (UK, Italy, and UAE).

• Conduct thorough range reviews for international markets.
• Develop data-driven pricing strategies and outline processes for optimal market performance.
• Analyse promotional activities to inform business decisions.

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, program management, and data analysis skills to drive informed discussions.

Role Overview:

Delight customers with luxury experiences through strategic category management.

Our company is a leading hybrid retailer in the Middle East, offering a wide range of luxury brands and products.

The successful Category Manager will be responsible for developing and driving the 'offer' and purchasing strategy for different product categories and brands. Key responsibilities include creating business plans, negotiating commercial agreements, managing gross margins, benchmarking performance, and creating tools to improve category performance.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial roles within the retail sector or leadership roles within category management. The ideal candidate should have expertise in P&L management, adaptability, and proficiency in managing stakeholders and fostering partnerships.

About the Company:

We are a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package that includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.

What We Offer:

• Rich career development opportunities
• Diverse exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility
• Opportunities for growth and professional advancement
• A competitive benefits package

We are seeking a well-rounded analytical Category and Pricing Analyst to drive strategic category management, selection, pricing and promotional initiatives across our international markets. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills along with a strength for continuous innovation and improvement.

This role involves working with cross-functional teams across multiple markets and demands program management and data analysis skills. The candidate is expected to conduct range reviews for international markets, outline and develop new processes for our pricing strategy, and analyze insights into promotional activities.

• Analyze, implement and recommend selection range reviews for multiple markets
• Develop SOPs to support internal stakeholders for continuous improvement
• Be the pivotal touchpoint for internal customers, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable ranging plans
• Lead design, development, improvement and maintenance of ongoing and ad-hoc Selection & Ranging, Pricing and Promotional reporting, processes and analysis
• Enable effective decision making by retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources and compiling it into a digestible and actionable format
• Scale automated solutions and collect stakeholder feedback to drive improvement over time

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-3 years experience in program management, project management, data analyst, or a similar role within an e-commerce, retail or food delivery business
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations
• Advanced Excel, SQL and Python (preferred)
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery

We offer many benefits including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives.