Category Manager

Posted 6 hours 43 minutes ago by Sigmar Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Job Description
Category Manager About Your New Employer
  • Join a global leader in energy-efficient treatment solutions.
  • Be part of a company whose products and services are essential to the success of clients across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture sectors.
  • Work alongside a diverse, innovation-driven team committed to delivering high-quality solutions in multiple industries.
About Your New Job
  • As a Category Manager, you will analyze direct material supplier spend data to identify opportunities for long term total cost optimization.
  • You will benchmark suppliers, manage RFQs, and evaluate partners to ensure the best price, quality, lead time, and supply reliability.
  • Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution, support strategic sourcing initiatives and maintain sourcing databases.
  • Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies for critical suppliers/components and drive additional projects based on evolving business needs.
  • You will manage multiple projects across various production sites, working with diverse teams and adapting to multiple software systems.
What Skills You Need
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a similar field).
  • 5-10 years' experience in Sourcing/Category Management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven ability to build category strategies and negotiate based on global commodity/market trends.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel (including Pivot Tables) and proficiency in MS PowerPoint; experience with Adobe Acrobat is a plus.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (e.g., CAD).
  • Excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and a self starter mindset.
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision insurance).
  • Flexible work schedule with generous vacation and paid time off.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Professional development including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
  • Engaging and inclusive company culture, including sponsored social and team building events.