Category Manager

CompanyWürth UK

LocationErith, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/19/2026

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Purchasing managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

Job Title: Category Manager

Location: Erith, Kent

Department: Category team

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly driven Category Manager to take ownership of a defined product portfolio and shape its future within our UK business. In this role, you will combine market insight, product expertise, and commercial thinking to build and manage a high-performing product assortment that meets customer needs and aligns with our strategic direction. You will work cross-functionally with multiple teams and act as the central hub for product knowledge, lifecycle planning, and category performance.

If you’re passionate about product, enjoy balancing big-picture thinking with detailed execution, and thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment, this role offers real impact and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and shape the product portfolio in line with strategic direction, including identifying new product opportunities
Collaborate with international partners, internal teams, suppliers, and purchasing to influence portfolio

Manage the full product lifecycle, setup, modifications, discontinuations, and assortment hygiene

Build and maintain deep product expertise and act as technical support for the organisation

Support marketing and sales initiatives by providing product information, technical insights, and training (online and physical

Drive category visibility and growth through proactive marketing suggestions, cross-divisional campaigns, and internal communications

Monitor and optimise category performance including KPIs, inventory health, online presence, and core/non-core assortment.

Skills & Requirements

Strong understanding of product lifecycles, technical product attributes, and product application
Ability to interpret technical data, safety documentation, and compliance requirements
Skilled in analysing market trends, competitor activity, and performance data
Experience managing new product introductions, modifications, and discontinuations
Excellent stakeholder management with purchasing, marketing, sales, and international teams
Curious, commercially minded, and eager to grow product knowledge

What We Offer

23 days holiday (raising up to 28 with Length of Service)
Pension in line with auto-enrolment
Health Care plan
Career progression

Join our team and become a pivotal force in the success of our network! Apply now—we look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity for the future success of the Würth Group.

Please note: Interviews may be conducted while the role is advertised. We reserve the right to close this role if we receive sufficient applicants. Apply early to avoid disappointment.