At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage product categories and supplier relationships to drive commercial growth.
- Company: Well-established organisation in the builders’ merchant and construction supplies sector.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, performance-related bonus, company car, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Hybrid working with travel across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Why this job: Join a strong team and make a real impact in a key management role.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Buying, Procurement or Category Management with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Category Manager/ Buyer – Northern Ireland
Belfast/ Hybrid - Island of Ireland Travel
Attractive Salary + Bonus + Car + Excellent Benefits
Abrivia Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation within the builders’ merchant and construction supplies sector to recruit a Category Manager/ Buyer for a key role covering the island of Ireland.
This is a genuine buying/ category management position with responsibility for developing product categories, managing supplier relationships, supporting stock and inventory performance and driving commercial growth across a large, multi-site business.
Please note: this is not a Sales or Business Development role. We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on experience in Buying, Procurement or Category Management.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and supplier agreements
- Analyse category performance, margins, market trends and competitor activity
- Manage stock levels and support effective inventory planning across multiple locations
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Logistics and Marketing teams
- Travel to branches and suppliers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as required
3+ years' experience in Buying, Procurement or Category Management
- Strong hands-on supplier management and negotiation experience
- Experience managing product ranges, pricing, margins, stock and inventory
- Strong commercial and analytical skills
- Experience within retail, wholesale, distribution, building materials, DIY, tools, FMCG or another product-led environment would be highly relevant
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Flexibility to travel across the island of Ireland when required
The successful candidate will join a strong, established organisation offering a performance-related bonus, company car, excellent benefits package, hybrid working and excellent long-term career opportunities.
If you are an experienced Buyer or Category Manager based in Northern Ireland and would be interested in hearing more, please apply or contact Marty Caskey at Abrivia Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Indirect Category Manager - Commercial in Belfast employer: Abrivia Recruitment Specialists
Join a well-established organisation in the builders’ merchant and construction supplies sector, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With an attractive salary, performance-related bonuses, and excellent benefits, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to travel across the beautiful island of Ireland.
Contact Details:
Abrivia Recruitment Specialists Recruitment Team
