Category Manager H/F

About

The Cofaq Group, with the expertise of its 170 employees, is "resolutely focused on the member" and is a cooperative of specialized independent distributors. Our members, who are also our clients, are all independent retailers, present in 5 markets (industry, building, security, consumer, agricultural and green spaces). This territorial network represents today 400 members, 875 points of sale and 10,000 employees. COFAQ is a purchasing power, a concentrate of services and global solutions at the service of all our members (purchasing, communication, marketing, digital, IT, development, etc.).

The values shared by each of our employees and our members are authenticity, cooperation, unity, solidarity and humility.

Ranked 27th among the 100 largest French cooperatives, the COFAQ model is increasingly attractive!

The COFAQ Group, an employer committed to equal opportunities, makes diversity an asset for our company. Each application is processed with the utmost attention and impartiality, in compliance with the principles of inclusivity and equal opportunities.

The COFAQ Group is looking for a Category Manager H/F for its Interior/Exterior Environment division, bringing together suppliers in the agricultural, livestock, groundskeeping, gardening, pet, hardware, trailer, and lubrication sectors.

In a context of transformation and development of the offer, you will manage a strategic perimeter and actively contribute to the performance and structuring of purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Define the offer strategy and manage the economic performance of the division (turnover, margin, rotation, stock), implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Propose concrete actions to optimize profitability and develop the division's results.
• Co-construct and monitor Commercial Action Plans (PAC), lead member Working Groups and purchasing committees.
• Ensure the dissemination of information to members, internal departments and service providers, and integrate feedback from the field.
• Participate in trade shows and conduct competitive, technological, and sectoral monitoring to anticipate trends and customer expectations.
• Manage, federate, and develop your team's skills, coordinate missions, and manage the division's indicators and budget.
• Represent the Group with members and suppliers in your area.
• Foster collaboration between departments to ensure the overall performance of the division and alignment with the company's strategy.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a business, marketing, or purchasing program.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Solid management skills.
• Good knowledge of the interior/exterior environment sectors (agricultural, livestock, groundskeeping, gardening, pet, hardware, trailers, lubrication) is an asset.
• An understanding of the challenges of retail and specialized distribution will also be appreciated.
• Proactive, autonomous, and organized, you demonstrate curiosity, good analytical skills, and enjoy teamwork.

Joining the COFAQ Group means integrating a dynamic environment where you contribute to the transformation of purchasing and the development of the offer, with a real impact on the group's performance.

Benefits

• Meal Vouchers
• Performance Bonus
• RTT (Reduced Working Time)
• Company Health Insurance