Category Manager

Category Manager

Reference:
JUL

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Location:

Portadown and/Or Newry

Salary:
Competitive

Benefits:
Pension, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount, Values Award, Holidays

Lead sourcing and supplier management for direct materials to ensure cost, quality, availability and continuity of supply for manufacturing operations.

• Develop and execute category strategies for direct materials. Category ownership and scope are subject to change in line with business needs.
• Lead sourcing, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, compliance and development.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering and should-cost initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Partner with Quality on supplier quality governance.
• Maintain robust contracts, pricing and supply agreements.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks.
• Ensure accurate master data and pricing governance.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Category management or procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of direct materials and supply markets.
• Commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Global sourcing experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Formal procurement or supply chain qualification.

• Communication
  - Clear, respectful, and effective interaction.
• Collaboration
  - Works well with others and values diverse perspectives.
• Adaptability
  - Responds positively to change and learns quickly.
• Integrity
  - Acts ethically and professionally at all times.
• Customer Focus
  - Delivers quality service and builds strong relationships.

At Glen Dimplex we are proud of our Company Values, which are at the centre of all that we do. In addition to role specific skills and experience (outlined above) our colleagues are expected to always strive to:

• Think Customer
• Care About People
• Keep It Simple

You will be required to travel as and when required as part of your role.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.