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Category Manager/Buyer \n Chadwicks Group – Island of Ireland Role \n \n About Us: \n \n Chadwicks Group is Ireland’s leading builders’ merchant, with well-known brands including Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, Telfords, Heitons Steel, The Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, HSS Hire & Sitetech in the Republic of Ireland. We’re proud to be listed as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in the Great Places to Work Index. \n \n Macnaughton Blair is the market leader in Northern Ireland, with a strong foundation in the traditional Builders Merchants division. Our trusted brands MacBlair, Watershed, Doorways, and Wood Floor Warehouse are synonymous with quality and reliability. \n \n The Role: \n As Category Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing and developing product categories across Chadwicks Group and MacNaughton Blair. Reporting to the Head of Category, you’ll help drive growth, support our central distribution strategy, and ensure we’re always offering the best range, value, and service to our customers. The role will also require regular travel across the island of Ireland to Chadwicks locations, as well as engagement with suppliers to support category development and strengthen key partnerships. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • Category Growth: Support the ongoing development and growth of existing categories, while helping to build new ones such as Tools, Power-Tools & associated ranges.\n, • Supplier Management: Build and nurture strong supplier relationships, ensuring we get the best terms and the highest quality products for our customers.\n, • Stock & Inventory: Monitor and manage stock levels across multiple locations, optimising inventory to meet demand and minimise dead stock.\n, • Promotional Activity: Work with the team to deliver engaging promotional campaigns that showcase our range, drive footfall, and support our online and in-branch sales.\n, • Central Distribution: Be a key contributor to the evolution and extension of our central distribution model, ensuring efficient supply to all branches.\n, • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with colleagues across sales, operations, logistics, and marketing, as well as with our suppliers and customers in both ROI and NI.\n, • Digital Support: Support the development of our online trade platform, Chadwicks.ie, ensuring our digital offer is as strong as our in-branch experience.\n, • Market Insight: Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and new product developments, bringing fresh ideas to the team.\n, • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.\n, • Teamwork: Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture, supporting your colleagues and maintain a strong workplace culture.\n, • Business Travel: Some travel to branches and suppliers across the Island of Ireland is part of the role.\n\n \n Preferred Knowledge & Experience: \n \n\n • 3+ years’ experience in buying, procurement, or category management, ideally in building materials, retail, or a related sector.\n, • Familiarity with construction materials, industry regulations, and market trends is an advantage.\n, • Superb negotiation and relationship-building skills.\n, • Proficiency with category management software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).\n, • Analytical mindset with great attention to detail.\n, • Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.\n\n \n Essential Competencies: \n \n\n • Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach.\n, • Strong organisational and planning skills.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Ability to work as part of a diverse team and build relationships across the business.\n, • Flexibility, resilience, and a willingness to learn.\n, • Motivation to achieve targets and deliver results.\n\n \n Key Performance Measures: \n \n\n • Revenue and margin growth in your categories.\n, • Stock availability, dead stock, and inventory management.\n, • Supplier performance and cost savings.\n, • Success of promotional activity and new product launches.\n, • Stakeholder satisfaction and feedback.\n, • Contribution to team culture and continuous improvement.\n\n \n Team & Budget: \n \n\n • Part of the wider category team.\n, • No direct reports.\n, • Purchasing responsibility: £50–100m.\n\n \n What We Offer: \n \n\n • Competitive Salary\n, • Performance Bonus\n, • Health Insurance\n, • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Colleague Discount\n, • Educational Assistance & Wellness Initiatives\n, • Hybrid working\n\n

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing wholesale and distribution business who are going from strength to strength and as a result of promotion, now have a Category Manager position available. \n \n \n As the Category Manager you will be responsible for driving the performance and growth of assigned brands from a procurement and supply chain perspective. The role involves analysing market trends, managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring optimal product availability and inventory performance. \n \n \n\n • Reports To: Procurement & Supply Chain Manager\n, • Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (40 hours per week)\n\n \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage product assortments, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels to maximise brand performance.\n, • Oversee range reviews, SKU creation, exceptional purchasing requirements, stock rationalisation, and inventory clearance activities.\n, • Develop and implement brand strategies that support business objectives, revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.\n, • Maintain effective brand management processes and tools, ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed accurately and on schedule.\n, • Monitor brand performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions where required.\n, • Inventory & Supply Chain Management\n, • Lead and support the Inventory Planner to ensure appropriate stock availability, inventory levels, purchasing routines, and supply chain challenges are effectively managed.\n, • Work collaboratively to maintain efficient replenishment processes and minimise stock-related risks.\n, • Analyse market trends, sales data, supplier insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and potential gaps within the market.\n, • Support the development of pricing structures and promotional plans that enhance competitiveness and profitability.\n, • Use data and commercial insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and brand partners.\n, • Negotiate favourable commercial terms and collaborate with suppliers to enhance product offerings and overall brand performance.\n, • Work closely with marketing teams to develop effective product positioning, messaging, and communication strategies.\n, • Review customer feedback and implement improvements to strengthen customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall experience.\n\n \n \n Criteria \n\n • Three years’ experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed, data-driven decisions.\n, • Sound understanding of pricing strategies, margin management, and profitability optimisation.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and reporting/analytics platforms.\n\n \n \n To be considered for this position, apply with an updated CV and our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin will be in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you! Skills: Purchasing Administrator Purchase Ledger Clerk Office Manager Accounts Assistant Accounts Administrator. Purchasing Administrator/ Accounts- East Belfast Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly successful manufacturing organisation based

Ralliant is seeking a Materials Manager in Belfast to lead all aspects of materials management, including demand planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory control for manufacturing operations.You will partner with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Suppl

Qualitrol in Belfast, UK is seeking a Materials Manager to lead demand planning, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory control for manufacturing operations.

Sensata Technologies in Newtownabbey seeks an experienced buyer to manage strategic and operational purchasing for key manufacturing materials.You will collaborate with the supply chain manager to maintain optimal inventory, fill purchase orders, and develop efficient monitoring systems for supplier

Experienced Account Manager or field sales professional (automotive or related sectors ideal). Account Manager – Scotland & Ireland (Field Based). Your work will involve collaborating with purchasing managers, managing directors across fleets, OEMs, and distributors to promote products, identify g

Your new company An established and rapidly growing engineering business is seeking an experienced Parts & Stores Manager to lead and develop its parts operations. This is a key leadership appointment within the organisation, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play a central role in supporting ambitious growth plans while driving parts sales, customer service excellence and operational efficiency. The role would suit an individual with a strong background in heavy engineering equipment, combined with proven experience in parts sales, inventory management and team leadership. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, there is a strong bonus structure linked to sales performance and the opportunity to help shape and grow a high-performing department. Your new role Reporting to senior management, the Parts & Stores Manager will take ownership of the company's parts and stores operations, ensuring customers, dealers and service teams receive outstanding support.You will be responsible for managing stock levels, driving parts sales, developing dealer relationships and leading a support team that includes store operatives and Dealer Support personnel. Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of inventory and stock control to ensure optimum availability of parts. Drive revenue growth through proactive parts sales to customers and dealer networks. Build strong relationships with dealers and customers, providing expert advice and technical support. Oversee purchasing activities, supplier relationships and procurement processes. Manage parts order processing and ensure efficient order fulfilment. Handle warranty claims, returns and supplier negotiations. Lead, develop and motivate a team responsible for store operations, kitting, goods-in activities and dealer support. Monitor departmental budgets, costs and profitability. Produce and analyse inventory, sales and performance reports. Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety standards and industry best practice. Support technicians and customers with technical parts enquiries. What you'll need to succeed Essential Previous experience within a heavy engineering, plant machinery, construction equipment, quarrying, materials handling or related environment. Strong technical understanding of heavy equipment and associated components. Experience selling parts directly to customers and dealer networks. Proven leadership experience within a parts, stores or aftersales environment. Strong inventory management and stock control knowledge. Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness with a focus on revenue generation and growth. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Competent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as Sage. Desirable Experience managing dealer networks. Knowledge of procurement and supplier contract negotiation. Experience within manufacturing, heavy engineering, construction plant, aggregates, recycling or materials processing sectors. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and performance-related bonus structure.Opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans and significant market potential. Autonomous leadership role with the ability to shape and develop a key function. Long-term career progression opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

The Role: As a Purchasing Manager, you will be required to carry out a variety of duties including Lead and develop the purchasing team, setting performance KPIs, conducting regular reviews, and supporting ongoing professional development. Skills: purchasing manager purchasing team management buyer

The Purchasing Manager will lead a centralised purchasing team, overseeing sourcing, supplier management, and daily procurement across multiple divisions. The role focuses on standardising procurement processes, maximising group purchasing power, and reducing supply risks to support multi-site manuf

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager. Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager. International & UK Purchasing: Manage purchase orders, track lead times, and coordinate global import cycles.

Looking for a Purchasing Manager/Director to source a large range of finished goods mainly in China and the Far East but also the EU.

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a growing electrical cable wholesaler at a pivotal stage of expansion within the UK, with the search & selection of a Procurement Manager, for their UK operations. Proven experience in procurement or purchasing within electrical

The Purchasing Manager will develop the company's international sourcing strategy while working closely with senior purchasing leadership teams. The Purchasing Manager will be reporting directly to the Global Purchasing Director. The Purchasing Manager will have the opportunity to take ownership of

This is an important role within Delta Fire with the opportunity to take ownership of the purchasing function and make a tangible impact on supplier performance, stock availability, purchasing costs and customer service. Previous experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain. This is a h

Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus.Hybrid (2 days remote / 3 days office-based).Competitive + Performance Bonus.Annual & Quarterly Performance Bonus.

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager. This is a good opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking for a new challenge, or a Site Manager with the experience and ambition to progress into a Project Management role. Site Managers who are ready to take the next step into Project Management.

Trainee Project Manager Programme – No Experience Needed. PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have

A leading engineering and energy solutions provider is seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to oversee the installation and delivery of Building Management Systems on major decarbonisation and low-carbon energy projects. The Role Reporting to the Electrical Project Manager, you will take respo

Trainee Project Manager Programme – No Experience Needed. PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working exclusively with a highly successful Lincolnshire based commercial defence business, leading the hiring for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex high capital projects.

Junior Project Manager - £36,500. PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500. Senior Project Manager - £70,000+.

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Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers:. PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500. Senior Project Manager - £70,000+.

Are you an experienced warehouse operative, looking for a change? Would you like to work for one of the market leading companies with fantastic benefits? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!.This is a full time, permanent role.You will be working in a 3-week rotating working pattern, working

Trainee Project Manager Programme – No Experience Needed. PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have

ASAP, subject to vetting clearance (likely around end August).Receiving and dispatching goods accurately and in a timely manner.Operating material management systems for inventory control.Picking, packing and preparing orders for shipment.Carrying out general warehouse duties to maintain a safe and

With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become

Children's Complex Care Support Worker - Leeds, Maidstone.Join Superior Healthcare and make a meaningful difference in a child's life.Superior Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and dedicated.Children's Complex Care Support Worker.You'll be providing one-to-one support to a wonderful young bo

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. Trainee Project Manager Programme – No Experience Needed. PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and th

Are you a Support Worker looking to make a meaningful difference? Join us at Transforming Support, where you'll help change lives and ensure quality care for those who need it most.Support Worker - Male Only (GOR).Transforming Support, Coulson Chichester, PO19 7NU.Please note: Applicants must be aut

Project Manager (BEMS) Hybrid role with travel to customer sites across the region, you can be based in or around the following areas: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, Blackpool Competitive Salary Dependant on Experience + Company Car / Car Allowance + Annual Bonu

Senior Construction Project Manager An established construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Belfast team. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion,

Nightshift Warehouse Operative.Friday 5:00pm11:00pm available as optional overtime.Our client is a well-established distributor of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing and forms part of a major global acrylic manufacturing group.They are looking for an experienced.Nightshift Warehouse Operative.This

We are looking for an experience Warehouse Operative to support at our Dunmurry site in Belfast.You will pick, pack and load our base stock ready to deliver to our customers.We have two sites in Belfast, one in Dunmurry and the other in Newtownards.Our Dunmurry site is mainly a stockholding site, so

Warehouse Operative Nightshift.MondayThursday 4:00pm1:30am Friday 2:00pm7:30pm.Permanent Monday to Friday No regular weekends.Join a Market-Leading Distribution Business.Our client is one of the UKs leading distributors of thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing, supplying customers throughout the fabr

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Manager to join them on a contract for 12 months with possible extension. Role: Building and Construction Project Manager Location: Belfast - fully onsite Hours: 36 per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate

New Role | Immediate Requirement | Senior Project / Programme Buyer | 12 Month FTC | £45,000-£50,000.This isn't your typical Senior Buyer role.It's about delivering projects, finding solutions and keeping procurement moving.Someone who can work in hours and days when needed, not months of meetings

A leading building services contractor specialising in large-scale prefabricated and energy-focused M&E solutions across the UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their team in Mallusk.

Warehouse Operative Day Shift.Monday to Friday, 7:30am5:00pm.An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a successful and well-established distribution business in Weybridge.The company distributes thermoplastic sheet, rod and tubing to customers throughout th

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business strategy, deliver high-impact programmes, and help shape the future of a rapidly growing organisation? If you're looking for a position where your ideas are valued and your contribution will make

Project Manager - Policy Implementation | Local/Central Government I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of a new policy. F539; Role: Project Manager 🔹 Experience: Local or central government experience essential 🔹 Fo

Position: HCA/Support Worker Location: Belfast, Derry/Londonderry/ Tyrone Start date: Adhoc / Block Bookings Available Qualifications for a HCA/Support Worker role: 6 months previous experience in a healthcare setting A caring, empathetic, and patient attitude.Strong communication and teamwo

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, materials planning, or inventory management experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong supplier relationships. As a Buyer / Planner, you will be responsible for managing purchasing and planning activitie

Project Manager Placement Programme - No Experience Required. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations.

Looking to expand their team in Belfast, hence hiring a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager. Your new role We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to join an experienced team and take a lead role in managing projects for local government clients. Act as Project Manager for local go

Job Advertisement: Infrastructure Project Manager Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to support the delivery of crucial public transport infrastructure projects across the East Midlands area.