Senior Category Manager - Computing

Quest Search and Selection is partnering with one of the biggest ecommerce retail platforms. This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

As a Senior Category Manager - Computing, you will be responsible to take charge of our Computing assortment, offering customers the most relevant tech, accessories, and gaming products at unbeatable value.

You'll play a key role in shaping category direction, building strong supplier partnerships, and contributing to the expansion of a fast-growing e-commerce business.

The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Category Manager - Computing role:

1. Build and manage a competitive Computing & Gaming product range, ensuring a strong mix of in-demand products, key brands, and exclusive launches.
2. Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships, securing top-tier products, competitive pricing, and access to the latest tech innovations.
3. Create and deliver a comprehensive category strategy, managing a large and evolving SKU base profitably.
4. Own the end-to-end buying process-from product selection and pricing to forecasting, promotional planning, and lifecycle management.
5. Drive growth by onboarding leading tech and gaming brands, launching promotional campaigns, and identifying new opportunities.
6. Monitor key category metrics and sales data to identify gaps and optimise supplier performance.
7. Negotiate trading terms and pricing to maximise margin and commercial outcomes.
8. Collaborate with global supply chain teams to ensure consistent product availability and operational excellence.

Qualifications required for this Senior Category Manager - Computing role:

1. Proven experience in buying or category management in the computing, gaming, or consumer electronics sector, ideally within e-commerce or retail.
2. 8-10+ years of experience in a similar category-focused or senior-level buying role.
3. A deep passion for the tech and gaming space, with the drive to fully own and develop the category.
4. A proactive, hands-on mindset-comfortable making fast, smart decisions in a rapid-growth environment.
5. Deep market knowledge and understanding of consumer behaviour, with a proven track record of commercial success.
6. A well-established network of supplier relationships in the computing and gaming industry, with the ability to unlock new brand opportunities.

Benefits of joining this Senior Category Manager - Computing role:

1. Bonus (x2 months)
2. Phone & Tech
3. Up to 7-9% pension contribution
4. Hybrid working or WIO - 3 - 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out!)
5. A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
6. Private health insurance
7. Free lunch!

This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply with the reference

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