Strategic Category & Procurement Lead - Hybrid

Bank of Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Bank of Ireland is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. You will partner with senior stakeholders to develop category strategies, run end-to-end sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive value from third-party spend while managing supplier risk.

The role emphasizes collaboration across the organisation, delivering commercial outcomes, and ensuring governance compliance within a hybrid work model at the Dublin base.

Qualifications

• No formal minimum educational requirements specified in the ad.
• Experience influencing partners and delivering sourcing outcomes in a complex organisation is valued.
• Progress towards or completion of procurement accreditations is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and ongoing management of category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Identify sourcing opportunities with business leaders and develop annual sourcing plans.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including requirements gathering, tendering, contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive positive commercial outcomes.
• Monitor market developments, procurement best practices, and ensure compliance with policies and governance.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Job description

Bank of Ireland is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. You will partner with senior stakeholders to develop category strategies, run end-to-end sourcing, negotiate contracts, and drive value from third-party spend while managing supplier risk.

The role emphasizes collaboration across the organisation, delivering commercial outcomes, and ensuring governance compliance within a hybrid work model at the Dublin base.