Product Category Manager (Majestic Glove)

Majestic, a Bunzl company and a leader in the safety products industry, is seeking a Product Category Manager. This role owns the strategy, performance, and development of assigned categories—including apparel, disposables, and eyewear—for our growing industrial safety business. The Product Category Manager is responsible for driving category growth, margin performance, and supplier strategy, while partnering cross-functionally to deliver strong customer and end-user experience.

At Majestic, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain individuals who are passionate about our business.

Responsibilities:

• Own product development from conception through launch using a structured stage-gate process.
• Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and customer needs to define category strategy and product roadmap.
• Develop and source new materials and products, negotiate costs, and build strong supplier partnerships, including international travel 2–3 times annually.
• Drive category performance through portfolio management, including SKU rationalization and lifecycle optimization.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop product training, sales tools, and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve category performance, customer experience, and operational execution.
• Support and influence pricing, RFP responses, and customer-specific product solutions based on category expertise.
• Represent the company at industry events and support key customer and sales initiatives as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Category Management, Product Management, or Sourcing within a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing product categories, including product lifecycle and portfolio strategy.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience developing supplier relationships and cost strategies.
• Experience with pricing, cost management, or margin improvement initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of distribution operations, inventory management, and demand planning concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate data into action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP system experience required.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a high level of ownership.

Benefits and Perks:

Majestic WA salary range: $70,000 - $105,000 based on experience, education, and geographical location.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement).

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including (Pro-rated based on hire date):
  • 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date).
  • 40 hours sick for exempt | 56 hours sick for non-exempt per year, in accordance with Washington State law.
  • 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Please refer to the Benefits & Perks section on our career webpage for more details              

Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.