Commercial
Category Manager
About the job
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and deliver forward-thinking trading strategies that leverage market insight and supplier partnerships to drive growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction, underpinned by accurate forecasting and a strong focus on cost efficiency.
- Innovation & Trends: Lead market-shaping strategies that set us apart from competitors.
- Market Analysis: Analyze the market landscape, responding with agility to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Collaboration & Negotiation: Build winning relationships with suppliers and internal teams, securing the best deals and innovative products.
- Team Empowerment: Lead, inspire, and develop your team to achieve ambitious targets while promoting a culture of growth and innovation.
Required skills & experience
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience as a Buyer, Category Manager, or similar role, with a track record of delivering growth.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn insights into action.
Experience leading product range, pricing, and promotional strategies.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing talent and driving team success.
A strategic mindset with a love for innovation and staying ahead of the curve.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships, drive collaboration, and engage effectively with a diverse network of stakeholders.
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
- Wagestream access to track earnings and save
- Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
- Colleague support fund
- Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
- Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
- Career progression and development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
- Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
- Support networks available
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.
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Training programmes
We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.
Open Development Programme
You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.
Aspiring Leader Programme
For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.
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“When the opportunity came up to do this job I totally put everything into it, it's what I've wanted to do for years.”
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Be yourself
at Screwfix
We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.
Head Office
Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.
Head Office location
Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT
Application process
Apply
Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.
Interview
Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.
Offer
If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.