Category Manager
11 hours ago
The Role My client, a leading wholesaler is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Category Manager to join their operations. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position based in their Cork or Wicklow offices. Travel between both locations is required for this position. As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for market analysis, supplier management, product planning, pricing & promotions while driving strategic initiatives to optimise the product portfolio and enhance customer engagement. Task & Duties Develop and implement category strategies that align with organisational objectives, driving sales, optimising margins, and managing costs. Leverage market insights, consumer behaviour data, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risks, informing portfolio decisions and innovation. Work closely with sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment on category strategies, manage budgets, optimise inventory, and proactively resolve cross-functional challenges. Monitor and analyse performance metrics such as sales, margins, and costs, using data to track progress, forecast trends, and identify areas for improvement. Drive range strategies by curating diverse, high-quality product assortments in collaboration with suppliers to meet customer preferences and market demands. Develop and refine pricing strategies based on market trends and competitive positioning, ensuring optimal price points to maximise value. Collaborate with marketing teams to design and execute effective promotional campaigns, negotiate terms with suppliers, and measure performance for continuous improvement. Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate favourable terms, manage procurement processes, and introduce exclusive product ranges to enhance category performance. Implement strategies to balance customer demand with cost efficiency, ensuring inventory levels are optimised for availability and profitability. Leverage customer insights to understand preferences, enhance the shopping experience, and drive customer engagement through innovative category initiatives. Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications A minimum of 5 10 years experience in category management ideally within retail or wholesale. Experience as a Category Manager within the Irish market is essential. A Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field. Excellent knowledge of Irish market dynamics, consumer behaviour and the competitive landscape. Strong negotiation and communication skills, adept at fostering robust relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Results-driven mindset, committed to achieving targets and driving sustainable, profitable growth. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for advanced data analysis and reporting. For further information please contact Sabrina Carroll at FRS Recruitment on Skills: category management Product Management Portfolio Management Marketing Management Logistics Management Supply Chain Management
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland FRS Recruitment Full timeThe Role My client, a leading wholesaler is urgently seeking a skilled and experienced Category Manager to join their operations. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based position based in their Cork offices. As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for market analysis, supplier management, product planning, pricing & promotions while driving...
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Category Specialist-University College Cork
12 hours ago
Cork, Ireland UniJobs Full timeUnijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Category Specialist for the Procurement and Contracts Office, within the University College Cork. The position is temporary, full time, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (5.00p.m. on Fridays). The rate of pay is €30.60 per hour. The position is initially a 1-year contract post with the possibility of...
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Cork, Ireland UniJobs Full timeUnijobs DAC are currently recruiting a Category Specialist for the Procurement and Contracts Office, within the University College Cork. The position is temporary, full time, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (5.00p.m. on Fridays). The rate of pay is €30.60 per hour. The position is initially a 1-year contract post with the possibility of...
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Senior Manager, Procurement for Global Supply Chain
12 hours ago
Cork, Ireland BioMarin International Limited Full timeWho We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a...
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Cork, Ireland BIOMARIN Full timeWho We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using...
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Cork, Ireland BioMarin International Limited Full timeWho We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a...
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Agri Branch Manager
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland FRS Recruitment Full timeFRS Recruitment is partnering with leading Agri/DIY Retailer and inviting applications for the role of ‘Retail Branch Manager’ based in Cork. You will lead a customer focused team to fully deliver on agreed objectives and support the business and its stakeholders. Industry: Agri, Retail, Management, Sales, Hardware, DIY, Construction Supplies Location:...
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Business Manager
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Sodexo Group Full timeAs a Business Manager – Catering Services at Sodexo, you are an analytical leader and a customer-focused innovator. Your expertise in managing catering operations, coupled with financial acumen and a passion for excellence, drives the delivery of high-quality services that exceed expectations. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a...
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Procurement Packaging Buyer
5 days ago
Cork, Ireland PepsiCo Full timeOverview Are you an experienced Global Procurement Buyer looking for your next career opportunity? If so, this temporary opportunity on our Procurement team could be the one for you. In this role you will support the creation and execution of procurement strategy for Global Packaging and lead end-to-end category management for assigned...
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Finance Trading Analyst
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Musgrave Limited - Group Full timeMusgrave is one of the Europes most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market...
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Finance Trading Analyst
1 week ago
Cork, Ireland Musgrave Group Full timeMusgrave is one of the Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave...
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Finance Trading Analyst
3 days ago
Cork, Ireland Musgrave Limited - Group Full timeMusgrave is one of the Europes most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market...
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Assistant Counter Manager
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Charlotte Tilbury Full timeAssistant Counter Manager, Brown Thomas Cork Full Time, Permanent Contract About the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an...
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Ruminant Business Manager
3 days ago
Cork, Ireland Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. Full timeTirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA, and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose...
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Ruminant Business Manager
1 week ago
Cork, Ireland Tirlan Full timeCompany description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring...
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Ruminant Business Manager
3 days ago
Cork, Ireland Tirlan Full timeCompany description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring...
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Senior Manager, Technical Training
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Stryker Corporation Full timeSenior Manager, Technical Training Apply locations Cork, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R533772 Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Job Summary The Senior Manager, Technical Training leads multiple GQO team members and quality system process activities within a region to ensure successful execution of training...
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Sourcing Specialist
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Hovione Full timeJoin a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical...
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Trading Commercial Manager
2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Musgrave Limited - Group Full timeMusgrave is one of the Europes most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market...
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2 weeks ago
Cork, Ireland Musgrave Group Full timeMusgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market...
