Job Description
Circle K is currently going through expediential global growth through organic and M&A activities. Globally we have the vision of create a best-in-class procurement department that will help support the organisational corporate goals and objectives, optimising commercial and operational excellence.
For this reason, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to help delivery these activities who has managed categories within the facility management (maintenance) and equipment space.
Type of Employment: Permanent
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)
THE ROLE
The Global Procurement Category Manager role reporting to Senior Manager Procurement involves developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiency and compliance across various categories such as maintenance and equipment (Capex and Opex ) for our retail operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Sourcing: Developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimise costs and ensure quality.
Manage the tendering process from end-to-end utilising procurement tools available.
Supplier Management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing performance.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Cost Management: Identifying opportunities for cost savings and implementing measures to achieve them.
Risk Management: Assessing and mitigating risks associated with the supply chain.
Work with our BPO partners and Centre of excellence team as we progress our global transformational activities.
This role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to manage complex projects across different regions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Experience negotiating large scale complex goods and services supply contracts.
Understanding the operational functions and the importance of close collaboration and partnership to drive aligned value.
Confident and strong communicator with influencing capabilities.
Delivering additional procurement synergies for the company network, derived primarily from standardisation efforts, exploiting unleveraged scale opportunities, consolidating vendor partners and distribution points, challenging current business models and technologies.
Provides strategic and tactical guidance on key categories based on market trends, internal and external best practices, and company performance objectives.
Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to diagnose, quantify, and address regional and/or national‐level opportunities and alternative revenue sources.
Unites the company’s autonomous business units around common value‐enhancing principles, innovative programs and offerings, and relevant macro‐level opportunities.
Establishing and maintaining an effective, efficient communication with senior management.
Leads the effort to scale successful regional programs to multinational and global level status.
Supports the establishment of benchmarks, performance markers and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in business administration, procurement and supply chain an advantage.
5-10 years of procurement, commercials, and contract management experience within categories outlined.
Preferable experience from retail industry or similar, covering the above categories.
Documented record in unlocking commercial value.
REQUIREMENTS
Excellent commercial and operational mindset.
Strong negotiation and analytical skillset.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct others according to company standards.
Ability to network and establish partnerships internally and externally.
Balance competing priorities, deadlines, and multitasking.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Advanced Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred, and more procurement systems such as Ariba, or similar.
Self-driven personality with stamina, and strong ability to secure execution.
Willing to work non-traditional working hours, due to global time-zones.
WHY WORK WITH US
Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 4 years in a row.
Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
Possibility to enroll in stock purchase plan.
Employee discount on fuel.
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by January 21, 2026. The candidates will be reviewed on continuous basis.
We are looking forward to your application!
We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!