Category Manager – Fresh Produce
Company: Sysco Ireland
Location: Newcastle West / Dublin / Belfast
Sysco is Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. We deliver food, technology and talent, and are looking for a Category Manager for Fresh Produce who will develop and refine category strategy, support financial budgets and provide insight into category performance.
Responsibilities
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 in order 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
Working with QA & Technical to ensure vendor reliability and compliance with requirements of our 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
Qualifications
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 deliver cost savings or enhance service quality
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 with intermediate-advanced Excel
Advanced PowerPoint and experience presenting to large audiences
Full clean B driving licence
Flexibility to travel as the role involves travel
Analytical, self‑motivated, results driven and eager to expand knowledge and skills
Company 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
Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
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