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Senior Manager - Category Management (Technology Services)

The Global Category Senior Manager at Amgen will develop and execute global stra...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 5 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Master’s degree and 8 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial (Sales) experience
2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba), ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve the global category strategy for Technology Services, aligned with business goals, with a focus on unlocking value, optimizing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk
Partner with Technology stakeholders across R&D, Commercial, and Operations to understand needs and shape procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices tailored to the Technology Services domain
Lead the creation of robust, financially grounded business cases (e.g., outsourcing models, total cost of ownership, supplier consolidation) that support procurement decisions and drive measurable impact
Stay ahead of market shifts in professional technology services— including evolving delivery models, workforce trends, and service innovation— and translate insights into actionable strategies
Design and drive a multi-year sourcing roadmap for Technology Services aligned with Amgen’s broader vision
Build relationships with external experts, peer companies, and industry bodies to bring leading practices and innovation into Amgen’s Technology Services sourcing strategy
Partner with category managers for consulting and staff augmentation to ensure Amgen take a holistic approach to all external resource driven spend
Provide strategic oversight as the global lead for Technology Services sourcing, ensuring alignment between category strategies and evolving business needs
Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders, ensuring strategies meet diverse needs and are implemented effectively

Category Manager

Join a global, family-owned FMCG business with some of the UK’s most loved brand...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Advocate Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven category management experience in FMCG (ideally food or drink)
Strong analytical skills and confidence with data and Excel/PowerPoint
Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
A proactive, commercial mindset with a passion for consumers and products

Job Responsibility

Deliver clear, insight-led recommendations to grow category and brand performance
Lead range reviews and identify new distribution and innovation opportunities
Use data sources (Nielsen, Circana, Kantar) to track performance and highlight opportunities
Build strong customer partnerships and align cross-functional teams around shared goals

Fulltime

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

This position supports the Head of Indirect Procurement to manage the procuremen...

Location

Italy , Milano

Salary:

Not provided

Alfasigma

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Proven experience in indirect procurement, preferably in a managerial role
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers
In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier evaluation
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in procurement software and tools
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experience in mature and structured organizations
Involvement in procurement transformation initiatives

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for indirect goods and services
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify procurement opportunities and risks
Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and agreements
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality products/services and timely deliveries
Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement improvement plans as necessary
Optimize costs by negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements
Communicate procurement policies and procedures to internal teams, ensuring compliance and understanding of best practices
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies

What we offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development

Category Manager

Category Manager (Forecourt & Convenience Impulse) will deliver ambitious result...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic relevant qualification with extensive knowledge in category management, performance management tools and methods within retail business
Sourcing products through existing suppliers while adding new supply opportunities
A minimum of 5 years' experience working in FMCG & retail or specialised industry

Job Responsibility

Own the Category: Sales, Margin, Units, Traffic and Market Share
Broaden customer offering by sourcing, negotiating, and commercialising existing and fresh assortment through existing supply chain
Negotiate annual Joint Business Planning agreements with key suppliers for the Category
Manage and continually develop relationships with suppliers
Focus on evolving and leading the category in a commercially astute manner using a data driven approach and winning market share
Own the execution of local BU strategy and tactics
Facilitate Planogram, Floorplan, Sourcing/Supply Chain, Training and execution in all areas of strategies, merchandising, tactics, and projects for Convenience Categories with stakeholders
Research, develop and pilot new ideas and innovations for local category growth in line with improving Customer Journey and be able to deliver factual insights on results
Adopt yearly EU Category/Market Plans
Developing annual promotional plans with data led insights, supplier collaboration, marketing support and Retail Execution

Fulltime

Category Manager – Premium Home Appliance

Join Miele GB and Ireland’s dynamic team, where innovation meets tradition. As a...

Location

United Kingdom , Abingdon

Salary:

56000.00 GBP / Year

Miele GB

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have a degree-level education or equivalent experience, ideally in Business or Marketing, with a full driving licence
Must have proven experience as a Category Manager, including strategic planning and consumer campaign leadership
Must have strong cross-market collaboration skills, working effectively with central functions such as global category, communications and digital teams
Must have broad commercial expertise, including financial planning, project management, channel distribution, and retailer engagement
Ability to translate insights into action and drive performance across multiple product lines and consumer touchpoints

Job Responsibility

In close collaboration with internal departments, generate actionable insights from multiple data sources to assess market opportunities and brand performance
You contribute your expertise to applying consumer and customer insights that identify growth levers and enhance brand awareness across the consumer journey
In partnership with commercial and marketing teams, develop category strategy and budget plans with support from the Strategic Category Lead that align resources with market opportunities and consumer needs
You optimise portfolio management by refining SKU ranges, pricing strategies, and promotional plans to drive value and operational efficiency
In coordination with channel teams, lead consumer activation planning across digital, in-store, and CRM channels, ensuring timely and budget-aligned execution
You align and integrate plans with central and market teams for innovation launches, segmentation, and campaign execution, maintaining a rolling 12-month operational rhythm
In collaboration with leadership, foster a culture of insight-driven decision-making and continuous improvement across your category areas

What we offer

A bonus scheme of up to 4 months’ salary
Extensive discounts on Miele products for yourself, family and friends
Discounted gym membership and subsidised onsite café
Extensive health cash plan and free eye tests
Additional benefits including financial advice, recognition schemes and more

Fulltime

Category Manager

If the above sounds like you and helping share compelling selling stories is rig...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

Siete Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years in food/beverage CPG sales and/or category management required
Strong grasp of industry data available from syndicated partners like SPINS, Circana, and/or Numerator as well as direct customers and distributors (ex. Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, UNFI, KeHE) required
Proficiency in Excel including comfort with vlookups and pivot tables is required
Comfort with Google Slides and Powerpoint is preferred

Job Responsibility

Synthesize scan and consumer data to craft compelling, fact-based selling materials. Present insights and recommendations to retailers and cross functional teams
Maintain existing internal and external analytics resources including performance reports and customer-facing decks on a consistent cadence. Adjust insights or stories with new data to capture the latest trends and strongest selling points
Facilitate monthly state of the business category analysis, summarizing trends, opportunities and risks
Partner with Sales account leads on customer specific selling opportunities and critical information needed to support Siete and retailer objectives, providing on-time deliverables
Support ad hoc analytical requests for business questions from stakeholders in Marketing, Finance, and Operations, collaborating with external partners and/or consultants as needed
Represent data or reporting gaps and brainstorm ways to resolve them with your manager
Travel up to 15% of the time

Nicotine Category Senior Manager

The Nicotine Category Senior Manager manages the Nicotine category for the U.S. ...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field preferred
Ten years of experience or more preferred in category or financial management, convenience store merchandising, operations, or related retail industry
including five years management experience
Relationship management, acute ability to influence, financial acumen and analytical skills are required
Must be able to work independently or collaboratively, in a fast paced, frequently changing business environment
Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred
May require up to 15% travel
Valid driver’s license required.

Job Responsibility

Defines and develops strategic vision for the responsible category with North America (NA) strategic alignment
Establishes national assortment with NA strategic alignment
Study industry and category trends to support this planning and development process
Determines national promotional activities and collaborates with NA strategic alignment
Has decision rights on innovation launch support and category big bets
Owns the joint business planning process and relationships aligned with NA strategic alignment
Key vendor point of contact – owns the national relationship
Drives annual category review planning and presentation
Responsible for high level budgeting for the category, with ability to write and present to senior teams
Analyzes financial results of the category and provides actionable feedback to the business units

What we offer

Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, vision etc)
401 K plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Recognition programs, rewards, and incentives
Mentorship program.

Senior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships Category

Circle K Ireland is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, fo...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in category management, buying, or a similar strategic commercial role
proven experience in food service and deli/fresh food operations
demonstrated success in concept development, innovation, and “first mover” executions
proven leadership and people management skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared food strategy
solid experience in working with third-party branded food offers is essential
expertise in interpreting and applying consumer insights, brand positioning, and product development strategies
strong understanding of retail category management, performance tools, and methods
skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships
knowledge of NPD, food regulations, quality control, supply chain, and HSE standards
excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in pitching strategic growth plans to senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Full end-to-end ownership of the Food Category P&L, delivering growth in sales, margin, units, traffic, and market share
lead the development and execution of local food category strategies and tactics aligned with business unit priorities
drive innovation and new product development (NPD) to enhance the customer journey and deliver a compelling Food2Go and Bakery offer
manage a team of two, providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching to drive engagement, performance, and development
implement effective category management practices across the 5Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement, People)
conduct regular range reviews, planogram development, and oversee sourcing and supply chain alignment
collaborate with central and local suppliers, support procurement activities, and manage local contract negotiations including JBP billing
translate consumer insights and market intelligence into actionable plans that strengthen Circle K's position as a first-mover in food innovation
support the adoption and execution of annual EU and BU-level marketing, loyalty and category plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery
partner with cross-functional teams and branded food providers to deliver best-in-class food concepts and customer experiences

What we offer

Being part of an energetic, inclusive, and innovative team
5 days on-site at Circle K Support Office
permanent position

Fulltime

Category Insight Manager

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