Category Director- Construction industry

Midlands based, hybrid Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a strategic commercial leader with a passion for category management and a strong background in the construction industry? Our client is looking for a Category Director to take ownership of their building materials category, driving commercial performance, operational excellence, and supplier collaboration across the business.

About the Role As a senior functional lead, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the category strategy, working closely with the Commercial Director to ensure alignment with wider business goals. You will lead a team of Category Managers, manage supplier relationships, and oversee the execution of category initiatives that deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities *Develop and execute category plans aligned with strategic business objectives. *Lead day-to-day category operations including product range, pricing, promotions, and data accuracy. *Coach and lead a team of Category Managers, building capability and driving performance. *Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to optimise commercial terms and partnerships. *Monitor category performance using data and market intelligence to drive decisions. *Represent the category function at senior leadership and supplier meetings. *Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations to deli...