Global Logistics Category Manager

Global Logistics Category Manager

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Clinical Services

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11421

The Role

As Global Logistics Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement strategy for a defined area, ensuring the entire procurement cycle is expertly managed to meet business needs. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by fostering strong supplier relationships, championing the use of preferred suppliers, and crafting innovative strategies that deliver cost savings, reduce risk, and elevate quality standards.

In this dynamic position, you’ll lead cross-functional teams and work closely with key stakeholders to understand their sourcing requirements. You will conduct market research, develop tailored sourcing strategies, oversee supplier selection processes, and negotiate robust supply agreements and contracts. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving supplier performance, continuous improvement, and the introduction of new products and innovations.

This role offers the chance to partner directly with business units, manage supplier relationships, and lead sourcing projects from conception to completion. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional results in procurement, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and shape the future of our Clinical Services business.

What we are looking for

· Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up employment in the UK

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent)

Or

· Significant expertise in strategic logistics/ procurement environment

· Significant procurement experience in a logistics category to include the commercial management of global couriers and 3rd party logistics service providers

· Significant expertise in global contract and commercial negotiation, supplier agreements and supplier relationship management

(For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description attached to the online job posting.)

Apply Now

Apply online via the Almac website www.almacgroup.com/careers & ensure you tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 17th April 2026.