Merchandising Category Specialist

Sysco Ireland; Newcastle West; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sysco Ireland is seeking a Merchandising Category Specialist to support procurement processes, vendor management, terms negotiation and contractor/supplier service levels across Limerick, Dublin or Belfast.

The role requires analytical, proactive and results-driven individuals who can manage vendor relationships and contribute to category strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Third Level Degree in Business, Procurement or Food discipline is desirable.
• Experience in the food industry with commercial procurement skills.
• Proactive problem solving and issue resolution.
• Excellent Excel to intermediate-advanced level.
• Full clean B driving license.
• Willingness to travel may be required.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day management of supplier communication and queries from stakeholders.
• Act as day-to-day liaison with Supply Chain.
• Support contract/agreement negotiations with vendors, including tenders and onboarding.
• Assist with vendor compliance, new vendor setup and supplier evaluation.
• Support Sales on customer/external tenders as appropriate.
• Review framework risks and help develop mitigation plans.
• Identify vendors using Sysco criteria and support sourcing strategies.
• Work with category management on supplier negotiations and onboarding.
• Ensure inbound service levels are on or above target.

Connaissances

Analytical

Proactive

Vendor management

Excel

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Formation

Third Level Degree in Business / Procurement / Food related discipline

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

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.

Merchandising Category Specialist - Limerick, Dublin or Belfast

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a

Merchandising Category Specialist -Limerick, Dublin or Belfast,

a role which will assist with the procurement process, including day to day vendor management, terms negotiation and vendor supply / service level.

The Role Requires a Candidate Who Will Be

• Analytical
• Proactive, self-motivated and results driven
• Able to manage vendor relationships

Key Accountabilities

Provide day-to-day support in the management of supplier communication, including query resolution for stakeholders within the business in relation to vendor/items etc.

Act as day-to-day liaison with Supply Chain

Support on the negotiation of contracts/agreements with vendors

This includes tenders, vendor compliance, new vendor set up

Providing support to the Sales Team on customer/external tenders as appropriate

Liaise With Other Departments As Required

Review and monitor framework risks. Lead & support the development of mitigation plans to address these risks where possible

Support in the identification and selection of vendors using Sysco criteria

Working closely with Category management team on sourcing, category strategy, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, supplier approval and supplier onboarding

Ensure that inbound service levels are on or above target

Attend Sales training sessions & meetings as required

Ensure that you product and price file is continuously and accurately maintained

Act as point of contact for DSMs and ASMs

Act as escalation point for Demand Planners

Monitor and maintain our database including Tas, COIs, etc to ensure that all records are fully up to date & accurate and compliant with for audit traceability

Work with vendors to ensure vendor compliance, product availability and service level

Requirements

Third Level Degree in a Business / Procurement / Food related discipline is desirable

High level of commercial expertise with relevant experience within the Food industry

Results-based with a demonstrated track record of applying financial, commercial or procurement skills to a range of business-related objectives

A proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution.

Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel to intermediate-advanced level is a minimum requirement

Full clean B driving license

The role may 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.