Merchandising Category Specialist - Newcastle West, Limerick

Sysco Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Ireland in Newcastle West, Limerick, is seeking a Merchandising Category Specialist to support procurement, vendor management and contract negotiation across foodservice customers.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain and Sales, manage vendor relations, maintain product files and ensure service levels, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in business, procurement or food discipline desirable.
• Commercial experience in the food industry preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in supplier communication and vendor queries.
• Liaise with Supply Chain as the day-to-day contact.
• Support contract and agreement negotiations with vendors.
• Assist Sales Team on customer/external tenders as required.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Third level degree in business/procurement/food

Tools

Excel

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco 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.

Merchandising Category Specialist - Newcastle West, Limerick

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Merchandising Category Specialist -Newcastle West, Limerick, , 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
• 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.