Strategic Category Manager — Hybrid Belfast

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Category Manager to drive cost-effective procurement and manage supplier relationships. Located in Belfast, this permanent role offers a hybrid working model (80% in-office, 20% remote) with excellent benefits including a holiday package and progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and over 4 years of experience in procurement and negotiation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Holiday Package (25 days leave + Stats)

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of procurement and negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and supplier negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand category needs.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, and procurement strategies.
• Build strong supplier relationships and manage performance.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional team work

Project management

Education

Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or related

Tools

Nav

Qliksense

Job description

A major company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Category Manager to drive cost-effective procurement and manage supplier relationships. Located in Belfast, this permanent role offers a hybrid working model (80% in-office, 20% remote) with excellent benefits including a holiday package and progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and over 4 years of experience in procurement and negotiation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance.