Category Manager (9-12 Months) – Sysco Ireland
Location: Newcastle West, Dublin or Belfast
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
About the Role
The Category Manager will develop, deliver and refine a category strategy that supports the category role and delivers the company’s stated financial budgets, including range management, new product development, promotions, cross-sell, direct to customer & pricing. They will also deliver excellent category insights of total performance vs LY & budget.
Desired Candidate Traits
Analytical
Self‑motivated and results driven
Eager to expand knowledge and skills
Key Accountabilities
Deliver the fixed annual budgets planned on EI, JBPS, Promos & retro deals
Develop vendor relationships with a vision of partnership
Collaborate with QA, Technical & marketing teams on deployment of Sysco brands within own category & also cross category to enhance its value
Ensure performance of product range and take corrective actions when required
Manage NPD with merchandising specialists, development & technical teams
Review market trends and opportunities
Review competitor offerings
Access commercial performance of current range
Develop, issue and analyse category tenders to secure most competitive bids
Work with QA & Technical to ensure vendor reliability and compliance with company quality and CSR policies
Assess current pricing and margin performance
Represent Sysco Ireland and the Merchandising Team at food shows
Work with Sysco Europe, SMS International, IFG on other international projects
Primary contact for Heads of Sales/District Sales Managers
Develop appropriate promotional strategies to drive profitability
Develop Sysco Brand & deliver budgeted branding targets
Requirements
Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Food related discipline
High level of commercial expertise with 3-5 years relevant commercial procurement experience within the World Food market
Results‑based with a demonstrated track record of applying financial, commercial or procurement skills to a range of business‑related objectives, such as delivering cost savings or enhancing the quality of services provided to businesses
A proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution
Experience using consumer insights, competitive assessment, pricing, promotional planning and financial analysis
Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills including Excel to intermediate‑advanced level
Advanced PowerPoint and experience presenting to large audiences
Full clean B‑driving licence
The role will involve travel, so a degree of flexibility is required
Sysco Ireland Culture
Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for memorable dining experiences.
The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time‑to‑time to meet the changing needs of the business.
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing
Industries
Wholesale Food and Beverage
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