Mobile Category Manager
Current• Calculated and set selling pricing, considering sales platform, competitor research and category strategy.• Conducted market research and analysis to provide insights into how to increase competitiveness of products.• Used market intelligence and management information to develop and implement category plans and strategies.• Monitored product availability and product shortages daily to maintain appropriate stock levels.• Reported progress and resolution of complex and strategic procurement issues to senior managers, colleagues and staff.• Coordinated regular reports of procurement activity and performance in specific categories, interpreting results and tracking KPIs.• Developed contract management strategies, tools and techniques for entire company to use to improve contractor performance and supplier relations.• Supported group manager by contributing to overall department strategy to improve business performance.• Identified cost efficient methods to develop and improve procurement processes and use of resources.• Reviewed existing procurement practices and analyses financial, market and management information to inform improvement recommendations.