Direct message the job poster from Fortis RecruitmentAssociate Director - Talent Solutions at Fortis Recruitment | Recruitment, Talent SolutionsSenior Food Category ManagerA senior-level opportunity to lead high-performing food categories, with full ownership of performance, innovation and growth strategy across Bakery, Food-to-Go and branded partnerships. The role combines hands-on leadership with commercial accountability, focused on driving results through smart execution and a strong customer lens.Responsibilities:Own and grow category performance (sales, margin, traffic, P&L)Shape and deliver local category strategy in line with EU directionLead innovation: identify, develop and trial new conceptsManage range reviews, pricing, promotions, placement and peopleBuild execution plans and support store teams to deliverOversee supplier engagement, procurement input and contractsCoach and develop your team to high standardsAlign with internal stakeholders and deliver against commercial plansWhat you’ll bring:7+ years in category management or buying (food sector preferred)Experience in food service, deli or fresh food operationsProven success in concept development and innovationStrong leadership and supplier management skillsFamiliarity with insights, NPD, compliance and supply chainCommercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior levelSkills & tools:Excel, Power BI, POS and space planning toolsFormal training in category management is a plusDegree in business or related field preferredYou think strategically and act commerciallyYou lead with clarity and bring people with youYou solve problems fast and push for progressYou’re customer-first and future-focusedSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement, Supply Chain, and PurchasingIndustriesRetail and Food and Beverage RetailReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fortis Recruitment by 2xGet notified about new Category Manager jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.Category Manager, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Outsourcing ServicesDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoCATEGORY MANAGER- FMCG GLOBAL ICONIC BRANDSDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin 2, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin 12, County Dublin, Ireland 15 hours agoBrand Partnerships & Strategic ControllerDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days agoDublin 10, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month agoGlobal Category Manager - Travel & Corporate CardsDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoStrategic Procurement Manager, MarketingDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoSr Category Merchant Manager 3P Ireland, Amazon Marketplace IrelandDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days agoRegional Product Marketing Manager, SMB Growth GuidanceDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland €50,000.00-€60,000.00 2 weeks agoSALES AND MARKETING MANAGER- FMCG / HEALTHY FOODS CATEGORYSenior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships CategoryDublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland 2 days agoSMB Regional Marketing Manager - Italian SpeakingDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoRegional Marketing Operations Manager, SMB MarketingDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoEMEA Product Marketing Manager, SMB - DublinDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoTransitions Optical - Global Category & Portfolio ManagerDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 16 hours agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoAssistant Product and Marketing Manager (Assistant Buyer)Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 hour agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland €65,000.00-€75,000.00 33 minutes agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 3 days agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week agoDublin, County Dublin, Ireland 7 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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