Category Manager

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland ENGINEERINGUK Full time

About Our Team

We are a fast-paced and innovative team that delivers cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains.

Senior Procurement / Category Manager, AIS Supply Chain/IPS

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement organization, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one complex services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon.

  • Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
  • Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
  • Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the procurement lifecycle

The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage a complex category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) domains
  2. Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations
  3. Analyze category data and metrics to drive procurement category strategies

You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years' experience in a procurement organization/category management performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization

About Us

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.


  • Category Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland CRH Full time

    Country: Ireland City: Dublin Req ID: 507357CRH is seeking applications for a permanent position of Procurement Category Manager as part of the Ireland Procurement team reporting to the Country Procurement Director.PurposeIs accountable for the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Acts as a lead buyer for local organizations....


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland BT Group Full time

    About the Role:Procurement Professional - Engineering Field ServicesWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Professional to join our team, focusing on the Engineering Field Services category.The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management, with a proven track record of delivering category plans and...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Mark Anthony Brands International Full time

    LocationThis role is based out of our brand-new Dublin office at One Charlemont Square, Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin. We're thrilled about this move, which reflects our growth and commitment to providing a vibrant, inspiring space for celebration, collaboration, and unearthing the extraordinary.While we love the energy that comes with being in the...

  • Category Manager

    1 week ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Mark Anthony Group Full time

    LocationThis role is based out of our brand-new Dublin office at One Charlemont Square, Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin. We're thrilled about this move, which reflects our growth and commitment to providing a vibrant, inspiring space for celebration, collaboration, and unearthing the extraordinary.While we love the energy that comes with being in the...

  • Category Manager

    1 day ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland BT Group Full time

    Job OverviewWe are looking for a talented Procurement Professional to join our team. This role involves driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities, including overall Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Stakeholder Management.The successful candidate will develop and implement Sourcing strategies, tender execution and contracting under...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland BT Group Full time

    Our Category Management team at BT Group is dedicated to providing expertise in category management, business partnering, and supplier relationship management. As a Category Management Specialist, you'll be responsible for driving the category strategy and managing demand through close collaboration with internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Mint Marketing Talent Full time

    A leading FMCG organisation is now seeking a Category Manager to join their Category & Insights Team. As Category Manager you will be responsible for the category growth through the design and implementation of category strategy, range and space planning, working in partnership with priority customers omni-channel. Working with a highly motivated team you...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Abrivia Recruitment Specialists Full time

    Role: Construction Category Manager Location: Dublin/Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Construction Category Manager to lead and manage the sourcing and procurement activities within the construction and facilities spend categories. This role will play a crucial part in optimising procurement strategies, managing...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland ICDS Group Full time

    Procurement Category Manager (hybrid) - Dublin 24. Our client seeks a Procurement Category Manager as part of the Ireland Procurement team, reporting to the Country Procurement Director. In this capacity you will be accountable for the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Act as a Lead Buyer for local organisations. Identify and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland JTI Full time

    Category Manager - Services What this position is about - Purpose: In this role you will manage the procurement activities for the relevant category/sub-category(ies) within your Cluster, following Global Category strategies and identifying alternatives if required. This role has the following main dimensions: Manage the initiatives within the...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland C&C Group Plc Full time

    C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent's.About the RoleThe Category & Insight Manager will play a crucial role in driving the success of our product...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland B&Q Limited Full time

    The Category Manager Assistant role at B&Q Limited involves supporting the Buyer in creating and delivering an inspirational product range that meets the needs of our customers. This includes developing a category proposition that identifies opportunities and mitigates risk while delivering against sales, margin, and market share targets.Key TasksSupport the...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland The Panel Group Full time

    About the Job:We are seeking a Head of Category Management to join our team at The Panel Group. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the category management process, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Your Key Responsibilities:Lead the category management process, working...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amazon Full time

    About the RoleThe successful candidate will serve as a key member of our procurement team, responsible for managing the controls category across the APJC region. This involves understanding customer needs and concerns, providing in-depth knowledge about the supply market, and developing mechanisms to track supplier performance.Key ResponsibilitiesManage...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    Procurement Process Improvement and InnovationWe are seeking an experienced procurement professional to drive process improvement and innovation within our engineering and supply chain teams. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland B&Q Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Ecommerce Category Manager to join our Southampton-based Store Support Office.In this role, you will be responsible for managing the merchandising and optimisation of a specific product category across our three websites, ensuring seamless customer experiences across all devices.You will review performance data and...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amicus Search & Recruitment Full time

    Senior Category Manager (Category and Insights)My client is one of Ireland's leading Retail/FMCG organisations (a global company with an established name) and due to a promotion, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Category Manager to join the team. For a professional Insights/Category Manager with 6-10 years' experience—working for a supplier,...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Bt Group Full time

    About This Role:We are seeking an experienced and skilled Category Director to lead our global super category strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong business mindset, category expertise, and experience in strategic sourcing and business partnering initiatives. As a leader in BT, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the L1 super...


  • Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Full time

    Job Description Jersey Category Manager Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.. Sourcing at Primark Our sourcing teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best specialists in the industry, you'll bring your own ideas into the business. – helping...

  • Category Director

    4 days ago


    Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Bt Group Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Category Director - Group Procurement Posting Date: 28 Feb 2025 Function: Corporate Functions Unit: Finance & Business Services Location: Bray Road, Co Dublin, Ireland Internal Closing Date: 24th March 2025 Why BT? We've always been an organisation with purpose; to use...