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Merchandising Category Specialist – Limerick, Dublin or Belfast, Dublin
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Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a10e75619740
Job Views: 21
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
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
This role will assist with the procurement process, day to day vendor management, range reviews, reporting, terms negotiation and vendor supply/service level.
The role requires a candidate who will be:
* Team Player
* Self-motivated and results driven
* Analytical
If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.
Key Accountabilities:
The role requires a candidate who is comfortable working in a busy environment, part of a team managing high profile categories. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with trading, sales, QA, supply chain, culinary, finance, and marketing. The candidate will have to foster a collaborative relationship with vendors and develop an in-depth understanding of the requirements of each vendor while proactively managing that relationship to ensure it reaches its full potential.
This role will also involve participation in key Sysco Europe projects, and the expansion of the Sysco own brand portfolio.
Responsible for:
* Providing day-to-day support in the management of supplier communication, including query resolution for stakeholders within the business in relation to vendor/items etc.
* Assisting with range reviews, including tasting, benchmarking, assessing fit within range and commercial proposition.
* Understanding market dynamics, competitive environment and customer insights.
* Participating in the introduction of new products to the business including liaising with the culinary team and presentations to sales.
* Acting as day-to-day liaison with Supply Chain to maximise stock availability.
* Supporting the negotiation of contracts/agreements with vendors including tenders, vendor compliance, new vendor set up.
* Providing support to the Sales Team on customer/external tenders as appropriate.
* Liaising with other departments as required.
* Reviewing and monitoring framework risks. Leading & supporting the development of mitigation plans to address these risks where possible.
* Supporting in the identification and selection of vendors using Sysco criteria.
* Working closely with the Category management team on sourcing, category strategy, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, supplier approval and supplier onboarding.
* Ensuring that inbound service levels are on or above target.
* Attending and presenting at Sales training sessions & meetings as required.
* Participating at, and attending trade shows.
* Ensuring that your product and price file is continuously and accurately maintained.
* Acting as point of contact for DSMs and ASMs.
* Acting as escalation point for Demand Planners.
* Monitoring and maintaining our database including Tas, COIs, etc to ensure that all records are fully up to date & accurate and compliant for audit traceability.
* Working with vendors to ensure vendor compliance, product availability and service level.
* Analysing market trends and maintaining awareness of industry changes to make informed purchasing decisions.
* Collaborating with internal teams to determine procurement needs and develop procurement strategies.
* Resolving supplier issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, ability to think strategically and adapt quickly to changes. You must have flexibility to travel domestically between Sysco depots, for vendor meetings and customer visits. European travel will also be required.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a buyer or in a similar procurement role with negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
* Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, purchasing, and contract management.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Valid Driving Licence.
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 duties and responsibilities 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.
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