Senior Category Manager Review
at RS Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Purchasing and Supply
Corby
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
People management of category managers. Managing strategic supply partner. Developing and implementing a strategy for business unit, aligned with wider business goals/KPI's. Ensuring wider and direct team are working towards strategic goals.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Programme was good, however experience was difficult due to Covid restrictions.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
People management, project management, prioritisation, mentoring.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Organisation was good. However Covid made this more difficult as all meetings were teams based.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Full support from RS throughout programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Training provider was very helpful throughout programme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Gave me a better understanding of people management and how to ensure a manager creates the best possible environment for their team
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Networking events are held within the business. Various organisations that are not directly involved with RS, but driven through RS members.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RS Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, very supportive environment, really support development and growth, work life balance is very good. Given autonomy to take on a role and drive this yourself, working within a strategic framework.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RS Group?
100% suggest people to apply to RS
