MCS Group is delighted to be working in partnership with a local company going through an exciting growth period, and are recruiting for a Category Manager. Role can be from Belfast, Newry, Portadown or Ballymena. Do you have a strong background in Purchasing/Procurement? Have experience working in a Manufacturing or Retail/Distribution environment? This will suit a driven individual to develop and manage key categories and progress in your career! You will; Establish and improve relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company goods and services Ability to influence and negotiate to ensure we are getting the best deals for our customers Great communication skills - working with our suppliers and sales teams and within all levels of our organisation Ability to manage multiple projects at any one time Attention to detail with an eye for numbers - analytical and problem solving Manage a portfolio of goods and services by sourcing, tendering, negotiating and agreeing contracts via a robust supplier selection process. Salary circa £45-50K + bonus + benefits! 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 Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs Not all agencies are the sameMCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: Purchasing Manager Procurement Supply Chain Benefits: Work From Home