Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a major company in Northern Ireland with the Recruitment of a Category Manager to join a growing and dynamic company based in Belfast.
Join a market-leading organisation in Belfast as a Category Manager, driving procurement excellence across multiple product and service categories. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead sourcing strategy, optimise supplier performance, and deliver real value.
What You'll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives and sustainability goals.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to maximise performance and mitigate risk.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and process improvement.
• Use procurement tools (e.g. Nav, Qliksense) for data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and corporate governance standards.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or similar.
• 4+ years' experience in procurement or category management.
• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and cost-optimisation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using procurement or data tools.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary + benefits + 25 days annual leave + stats.
• Permanent, full-time position (Mon-Fri).
• Hybrid working (80% office / 20% home).
• Excellent career progression and professional development.

For more information on this role please reach out to Phil Doherty @ VANRATH for more information.
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