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Procurement/Category Manager

Cork, IrelandFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-10-08

Core

Manage and optimize spend across assigned indirect procurement categories (IT, Marketing, Professional Services, HR, Facilities) by partnering with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and deliver competitive commercial outcomes.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)

Builds

Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for corporate services

Domain

Corporate Services / Indirect Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, spend analytics, market research, contract management, stakeholder management, supplier performance monitoring, commercial analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with AI-enabled procurement tools, supplier risk management, QBR facilitation

Technologies

Spend analytics platforms, procurement technology, AI-enabled tools

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for key indirect spend areas; manage end-to-end sourcing projects from market analysis to contract implementation; analyze spend and supplier data to identify cost savings and consolidation opportunities; negotiate commercial terms and pricing with suppliers; monitor supplier performance and address issues; partner with Finance, Legal, and business functions to align procurement activities with company policies.