OTC Category Lead — Own Growth & Margin (Hybrid)

NAVI GROUP

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 63,000 - 77,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Company pension

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Job summary

NAVI GROUP, a leading Irish pharmacy services business, is hiring a Category Manager – OTC in Dublin. You will own the OTC category’s commercial performance, pricing and promotions, lead supplier negotiations, and shape assortments for hundreds of independent pharmacies.

You’ll report to the Commercial Manager, own relationships with key suppliers, and build joint business plans. This hybrid role focuses on growth and strategic impact within Navi Group’s Retail arm.

Qualifications

3–5 years in progressive buying, procurement or commercial roles.
Proven track record negotiating pricing, rebates and annual trading terms.
End-to-end category ownership – range, pricing, promotions and supplier performance.
Strong Excel and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI).
AI-first mindset with demonstrable use of AI tools in commercial work.
Third-level qualification in business, commerce, supply chain, science or pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier negotiations across the OTC portfolio – pricing, annual terms reviews, rebates and promotions.
Own the lead commercial relationship with suppliers and develop joint business plans.
Chair the monthly supplier review cycle – prepare performance packs and drive corrective action.
Own and optimise the OTC range, SKU performance analysis and planogram input.
Set category pricing strategy and build regular promotional plans with Marketing and suppliers.
Manage supplier price files and the end-to-end price change process.
Turn data into action with monthly performance reporting and forecasting.