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At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.
* We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.
* We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.
* We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.
* We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.
Be Part of Something Big - Sysco's New Chapter in Northern Ireland
We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art "Sysco Belfast" facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.
This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
New team members will initially be based at our Lisburn Depot on Hillhall Road, before relocating to our cutting-edge Belfast facility later this year.
Join Us and Grow Your Career
We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.
Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.
As part of our recipe for growth, we are looking for a Merchandising Category Specialist to join our team, in our new Belfast facility. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco - keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.
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Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.
Summary:
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a 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:
Overview:
The role requires a candidate who is comfortable working in a busy environment, part of 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 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:
* Provide day-to-day support in the management of supplier communication, including query resolution for stakeholders within the business in relation to vendor/items etc.
* Assist with range reviews, including tasting, benchmarking, assessing fit within range and commercial proposition .
* Understanding market dynamics, competitive environment and customer insights.
* Take part in the introduction of new products to the business including liaising with the culinary team and presentations to sales.
* Act as day-to-day liaison with Supply Chain to maximise stock availability
* Support on 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
* Liaise with other departments as required
* Review and monitor framework risks. Lead & support the development of mitigation plans to address these risks where possible
* Support in the identification and selection of vendors using Sysco criteria
* Working closely with Category management team on sourcing, category strategy, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, supplier approval and supplier onboarding
* Ensure that inbound service levels are on or above target
* Attend and present at Sales training sessions & meetings as required
* Participate at, and attend trade shows
* Ensure that you product and price file is continuously and accurately maintained
* Act as point of contact for DSMs and ASMs
* Act as escalation point for Demand Planners
* Monitor and maintain our database including Tas, COIs, etc to ensure that all records are fully up to date & accurate and compliant with for audit traceability
* Work with vendors to ensure vendor compliance, product availability and service level
* Analyse market trends and maintain awareness of industry changes to make informed purchasing decisions.
* Collaborate with internal teams to determine procurement needs and develop procurement strategies.
* Resolve 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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