Business Category Development Lead
5 days ago
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Utilities Category Manager to lead our category management activities, develop and execute effective procurement strategies, and contribute to the development of the procurement function's service.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute strategic category plans to drive spend under management and value for the business.
- Lead the creation and implementation of go-to market and sourcing strategies, associated plans and negotiation strategies, to be included in the category plan.
- Identify, assess and manage supplier risk, and the risk associated with the supply of goods and services in your category area, as part of the category plan.
- Lead a multi-year cost efficiency programme for your category, which must be agreed with budget owners and aligned to business targets.
- Create long-term cost savings plans and sourcing strategies that align with business goals and represent a culture of innovation and dynamic agility.
- Ensure benefits tracking against the category plans and sourcing activity is done accurately and in a timely manner.
- Beyond price, identify and deliver continuous operational improvement, innovation, and sustainability.
- Lead the negotiation of high-value, complex contracts, whilst ensuring alignment and contribution of suppliers towards business strategy.
**Required Skills and Qualifications:**
- 7+ years related experience in a Category Manager role. Related procurement category expertise is preferred but not essential.
- Be able to manage complex sourcing activities (e.g. multi-market, various maturity levels, large scale) to supplier recommendation/award and can demonstrate the use of different sourcing approaches.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering multi-year strategies ensuring competitive commercial advantage.
- Expert knowledge of financial and legal contract negotiations; carry strong awareness of ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility issues.
- Lead cross-functional negotiation teams; sign off on negotiation strategies, lead negotiation, and manage the commercial components of contract drafting.
- Demonstrated ability to forge close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all management levels.
- Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to travel as required (>20%)
**Benefits:**
- Healthcare and pension plans.
- Potential bonus and competitive salary package.
- 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and optional additional leave purchase scheme.
- Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and subsidised cafeteria. We offer a range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
**About Us:**
We're a global retailer with a presence in 17 countries and over 440 stores. Our values run through everything we do: Caring, Dynamic, and Together. We believe in creating a positive impact on people's lives and the communities we serve. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that's always striving to improve, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
-
Design & Development Category Manager
7 days ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Stores Limited Full timeOverviewThe Design & Development Category Manager will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here,...
-
Design & Development Category Manager
1 week ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Stores Limited Full timeOverviewThe Design & Development Category Manager will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here,...
-
Design & Development Category Manager
1 week ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Stores Limited Full timeOverviewThe Design & Development Category Manager will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here,...
-
Design & Development Category Manager
5 days ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Full timeOverviewThe Design & Development Category Manager will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do here,...
-
Senior Category Development Specialist
7 days ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeGrowth Full time €60,000 - €80,000Category Growth OpportunityThe Category Manager role presents a dynamic chance to drive business growth and deliver exceptional results in a leading retail organisation.Key Responsibilities:Pursue category growth through data-driven solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectivesLead projects affecting range and space,...
-
IT Category Strategist
1 week ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeStrategic Full time €80,000 - €120,000Job OverviewThe Sourcing Manager, Professional Services IT executes the overall category strategy and leads the sourcing process for professional services IT in partnership with IT executive leadership.Establishes strong relationships with IT leadership and business stakeholders, understanding strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across...
-
Lead Category Buyer
2 weeks ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeCategory Full time €60,000 - €90,000Food Buying LeadWe are seeking a results-driven food buyer with strong commercial acumen to lead the strategic development and commercial performance of key food categories.This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering profitable growth through effective sourcing, consumer-led product strategies, and supplier partnerships.Packages OfferedCompetitive...
-
Utilities Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Full timeOverviewJoin to apply for the Utilities Category Manager role at Primark.The Utilities Category Manager leads the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What...
-
Utilities Category Manager
3 weeks ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Primark Stores Limited Full timeUtilities Category ManagerThe Utilities Category Manager leads the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark.What You'll GetPeople are at the heart of what we do...
-
Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeProcurement Full time €50,000 - €70,000Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team in a pivotal role that oversees the management of specific product categories.As a key member of the trading department, you will play a crucial part in driving sales performance, optimizing margin and inventory levels, and developing strong relationships with suppliers.You will be...
