Category Manager - Fresh Produce (Newcastle West, Dublin or Belfast)
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager Fresh Produce. This role is responsible for developing, delivering and refining a category strategy that supports the company’s stated financial budgets, includes range management, new product development, promotions, cross‑sell, direct‑to‑customer and pricing. The role will also deliver excellent category insights of total performance vs. last year and budget.
If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.
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 team on the 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 the most competitive bids
Work with QA & Technical to ensure vendor reliability and compliance with 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 is a minimum requirement
Advanced PowerPoint and experience presenting to large audiences
Full clean B driving license
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 the most 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.
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