Category Manager

With 17 branches, a strong on-line trading platform and centralised warehousing and distribution facilities Fane Valley Stores is Northern Ireland’s leading supplier of animal health and agricultural products to farmers and the rural community. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Category Manager to join our Procurement team at our Head Office in Moira. This role offers the chance to influence product strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and deliver commercial excellence.

Category Manager
Job Ref No: FVS/CM/01/26

About the Role:
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As a key member of the Stores Procurement team, the Category Manager will lead the full procurement strategy for a defined portfolio of product categories. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping product ranges, building and managing strategic supplier partnerships, driving commercial negotiations and providing informed guidance on stocking levels to support the Purchasing team and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and key suppliers to support efficient procurement.
• Manage supplier negotiations and procurement for an assigned product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain product ranges, pricing and stock levels to maximise availability and sales.
• Plan and deliver seasonal promotions, including marketing, stock planning and store engagement.
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to ensure competitiveness.
• Prepare category performance reports and present updates to management and store teams.
• Support online product listings and ensure effective delivery performance of the e-commerce platform.
• Assist in system improvements, reporting and budget performance tracking.
• Comply with company policies, health & safety requirements and participate in relevant training.

The Person:

• The successful candidate will ideally have a third level qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture or a business-related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ sales or procurement experience.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Proven negotiations skills with the ability to build and sustain strong business relationships.
• Strong IT and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, experience in data analysis and reporting and knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels effectively.
• Experience of working within retail or agri-retail sector would be an advantage as would a farming background and excellent presentation skills.

In return, the company offers an attractive rate of pay and benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy which incorporates a range of on-going initiatives and programmes.

To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Monday 26th January 2026.

Fane Valley Stores is an equal opportunities employer