- 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 withing 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.
- 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
Merchandising Category Specialist – Newcastle West, Dublin or Lisburn - Sysco Ireland
Description
Being a part of Ireland's largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.
Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.
Now, we're looking for a Merchandising Category Specialist to join our team. 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.
Summary:
The Merchandising Category Specialist 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 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.
Key Accountabilities:
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.
Previous experience as a buyer or in a similar procurement role with negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
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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