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Food Director

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    CIRCLE K IRELAND LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2423220
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    Co. Dublin,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 02 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 15 Dec 2025

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The Role 
Reporting to the Head of European Foodservice, we seek a highly skilled and experienced Food Director to lead the development of European category strategy and initiatives to strengthen Circle K's market position. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the European Foodservice market, manage vendor relationships, and build internal and external relationships.
What You'll Do
Shape the Future of Food in Europe – Set and drive a winning category aligned with the global food service direction, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution across all business units. You turn insights into actions that deliver stronger commercial and financial performance.
Drive business planning and performance – Contribute to annual plans, budgets, and capital projects. Evaluate performance, identify key drivers, and lead initiatives that strengthen commercial and operational results.
Monitor market trends and insights – Track market developments and consumer insights to provide strategic guidance and data-driven decisions.
Support local category teams – Provide strategic direction and guidance to Business Unit teams to ensure alignment and consistent execution.
Optimize suppliers and portfolio – Work closely with Procurement to maintain a strong supplier base and favorable contracts that meet quality, sustainability, and pricing objectives.
Connect and inspire across Europe – Lead a vibrant network of Category Managers, build strong partnerships, and create alignment that fuels category growth and collaboration.
What You'll Need
Minimum of a relevant bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience within the FMCG or food service industry.
Strong experience in strategy planning, category management, and managing projects.
Work efficiently in a multi-business environment, facilitating teamwork across different cultures.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make business conclusions and recommendations.
Work from the local Support Office. Travel is required about 25-30 travel days across European countries.
What you can expect at Circle K
Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 4 years in a row.
Complete benefits package.
Employee discount.
Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high-performing and diverse team.
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

We encourage you to apply by December 15,  2025. 
Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. 
Travelling is involved
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  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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