Category Manager (9-12 Months)

Gcimanagement; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Ireland is seeking a skilled procurement professional with 3-5 years of experience in the food market. The successful candidate will apply strong financial and commercial skills to deliver cost savings and enhance service quality. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required, along with a clean driving license and willingness to travel. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in commercial procurement.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings.
• Experience presenting to large audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply financial and commercial skills to achieve business objectives.
• Engage in pricing and promotional planning.
• Regular travel required for the role.

Skills

Commercial procurement experience in the food market

Problem solving

Consumer insights and competitive assessment

Financial analysis

Intermediate-advanced Excel

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Job description

**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**