COMPANY OVERVIEWSysco 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.As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology, and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver.Category Manager - Newcastle West, Dublin or BelfastWe are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager - Newcastle West, Dublin or Belfast, a role which is responsible for developing, delivering and refining a category strategy that supports the category role and delivers the companies stated financial budgets (e.g. range management including New Product Development, promotions, cross sell, direct to customer & pricing). They will also deliver excellent category insights of total performance vs LY & budget.The role requires a candidate who will be:o Analyticalo Self-motivated and results driveno Eager to expand Knowledge and SkillsIf 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 dealsDevelop vendor relationships with a vision of partnershipCollaborate with QA, Technical & marketing team on the deployment of Sysco brands within own category & also cross category in order to enhance its valueEnsure performance of product range and take corrective actions when requiredManage NPD with merchandising specialists, development & technical teamsReview market trends and opportunitiesReview competitor offeringsAccess commercial performance of current rangeDevelop, issue and analyse category tenders to secure most competitive bidsWorking with QA & Technical to ensure vendor reliability and compliance with requirements of our quality and CSR policiesAssess current pricing and margin performanceRepresent Sysco Ireland and the Merchandising Team at Food ShowsWork with Sysco Europe, SMS International, IFG on other international projectsPrimary contact for Heads of Sales / District Sales ManagersDevelop appropriate promotional strategies to drive profitabilityDevelop Sysco Brand & deliver budgeted branding targetsRequirements:Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Food related disciplineHigh level of commercial expertise with 3-5 years relevant commercial procurement experience within the World Food marketResults-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 businessesA 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 requirementAdvanced PowerPoint and experience presenting to large audiencesFull clean B driving licenseThe role will involve travel, so a degree of flexibility is requiredSysco Ireland CultureoCustomer Focus:We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.oBuilding Relationships:We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.oClear Communication:We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.oA 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.