Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Design Cafe Full time
Designcafe is looking to hire Category Manager - Tiles & Sanitary ware.

Job Description: Category Manager – Tiles & Sanitary ware

Location: Bangalore

Reporting To: Business head /VP Category.

About The Bathroom Co.

The Bathroom Co. is redefining bathroom makeovers in India with a standardized, design-first and execution-ready approach. We partner with top suppliers and deliver hassle-free, high-quality bathroom renovations at scale.

We are looking for a Category Manager – Tiles & Sanitary ware to own supplier relationships, drive sourcing efficiency, and ensure seamless supply for our growing business.

Key Responsibilities

- Category Ownership: Lead the tiles & sanitary ware category strategy including product selection, pricing, and supplier development.
- Supplier Management: Identify, onboard, and manage key suppliers/manufacturers in the tiles and sanitary ware ecosystem (domestic & import).
- Negotiation: Drive cost efficiencies by negotiating pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements while ensuring quality benchmarks are met.
- Supply Chain Execution: Ensure supplier adherence to SLAs on lead time, quality, and delivery commitments.
- Inventory Planning: Work with operations to ensure right product availability while balancing working capital.
- Market Intelligence: Track industry trends, competitor sourcing, and pricing benchmarks to keep The Bathroom Co. ahead of the curve.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, operations, and project management teams to align supply with customer demand and project timelines.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure contracts, MoUs, and supplier documentation are maintained and compliant.

Desired Profile

- Experience: 5–8 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or vendor management within tiles, sanitary ware, or allied building materials.
- Background: Prior work with large retailers (Home Improvement, Organized Tile/Sanitary ware Retail Chains) or within sourcing/procurement teams of major tile/sanitary ware brands.
- Skills:
- Strong negotiation & relationship management skills.
- Deep understanding of vendor ecosystems in tiles & sanitary ware.
- Analytical mindset with ability to drive cost and efficiency improvements.
- Proactive problem-solver with attention to detail

Why Join Us

- Be part of a fast-growing, disruptive brand in the $3.6B+ bathroom makeover market.
- Opportunity to shape and scale a core category from the ground up.
- Work with a dynamic founding team with proven experience in home improvement and interiors.
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