Title:  Associate Category Manager

As an Associate Category Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will be at the forefront of strategic procurement, leading initiatives across a broad range of direct categories. This 12-month fixed-term role is critical in delivering measurable cost savings, improving supplier performance, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality.

You will shape and execute sourcing strategies, manage key supplier relationships, and ensure financial accuracy in procurement planning and reporting. Working closely with a team of nine and reporting to the Senior Category Manager – Procurement, you’ll operate in a hybrid capacity from our Dublin office, with occasional travel to supplier and plant locations.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management: Lead sourcing activities to achieve cost reductions and value improvements. Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the regional point of contact for supplier negotiations and internal stakeholder collaboration. Build strong relationships to support long-term sourcing success.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Own the procurement budget and its revisions. Ensure accuracy in financial metrics such as P&L outlook, PPV (Purchase Price Variance), and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Process Ownership & Support: Guide the direct procurement team in executing sourcing processes, category strategies, and buy plans.
• Market Intelligence: Generate insights on supplier performance and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and negotiation strategies.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Background in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High level of organisational awareness and self-management

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.