Category/Purchasing Manager – Procurement Team, Belfast
One of Northern Ireland’s top FMCG companies is recruiting a Category/Purchasing Manager for their procurement team based in Belfast. If you come from a strong purchasing/category management background and want to make a real difference locally, this is the role for you.
What’s in it for you:
* Salary up to 55K (dependant on experience)
* Enhanced holidays – 33 days!
* Excellent progression opportunities as they grow the team in Belfast
* Work in newly renovated, state‑of‑the‑art offices
You will:
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand category needs and ensure effective service delivery.
* Lead sourcing and tendering activities in line with company goals, legislation, and sustainability standards.
* Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, overseeing performance, contracts, and dispute resolution.
* Drive procurement improvement initiatives for cost reduction, efficiency, and lead‑time optimisation.
* Present strategies, market insights, and savings analyses to stakeholders.
* Promote lean practices to eliminate waste and boost efficiency.
* Conduct market intelligence, monitor trends, and manage supply chain risks with contingency planning.
* Assess current and potential suppliers to ensure quality, value, and reliability.
* Identify new markets, products, and processes to support innovation and sustainability.
* Champion sustainable and efficient solutions to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
Full details will be discussed upon application.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group
028 96 935492
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