Product Category Manager - Timber
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Depending on Experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2025 |
| Location: | SA18 3FE |
| Company: | LBS Builders Merchants |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LBSG193893 |
Summary
With sales in excess of £90m across 30+ sites and a team of 450+ people, LBS Builders Merchants, South Wales’s largest independent builders’ merchant is looking to expand its Procurement team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Category Manager to join the LBS procurement team to specialise in our Timber sector.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and driven buyer to increase profit, manage optimum stock levels and ensure branches hold a comprehensive product profile to maximise sales and conversion rates. Candidates will need to be analytical, organised and knowledgeable in their industry/product category field. Market awareness, communication & negotiation skills are also required.
Responsible to the Head of Procurement, duties will include:
- Implementing timber category strategies to optimise business buying efficiency. Plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers.
- Executing elements of the overall timber category strategy to ensure best price, service, delivery and work with operations on improvements such as branch displays.
- Performing timber category management including supplier relationship management, private LBS supplier agreements, contract performance and European sourcing.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective supply markets, competitors and product innovations. Build a regional knowledge base of preferred timber merchant brands used by builders and procure a range product profile to fit this demand.
- Negotiating discount terms, meeting with supplier representatives.
- Can work collaboratively and is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Is passionate about all things timber and developing their career at a growing company.
Hours of work: On average 38.75 hours per week covering the office opening times between 8.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Salary: Dependant on industry experience
Some of the benefits of working for us include a Company car/Car allowance, Annual Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.
Apply to join our award-winning business today and drive your career forward with LBS.