Job Description

Circle K is Ireland’s largest forecourt retailer with retail service stations across the island of Ireland

The Global Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting the procurement function by analyzing vendor performance, reviewing purchasing data, and managing supplier relationships. The position ensures that sourcing activities are cost‑effective, high‑quality, and aligned with business needs. It also involves processing and administering agreements to strengthen strategic, sustainable partnerships that drive revenue growth and enhance gross profit.

At Circle K, we strive to be a dependable and convenient stop that seamlessly fits into the daily routines of people on the move—whether they’re commuting, traveling, or simply navigating a busy day. Our goal is to make their lives a little easier. This is what customers expect from us, and in this role, you will play a central part in delivering on that Customer Promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Identifies trends and analyzing internal metrics including purchase movement, pricing, and funding impact; supplier KPI’s and business proposal information; creates bid summaries and identifies opportunities and recommendations.
Clear understanding of different types of rebate structures, including growth rebates, tiered incentives, and marketing support, and how they affect true net cost.
Comfortable building structured Excel models to support negotiations, scenario planning, and savings validation.
Ability to build scalable data transformations and structured data sets to support commercial and operational decisions.
Experience identifying savings opportunities across markets and aligning cross functional teams to deliver measurable savings.
Analyzes category productivity by using CircleK financial analysis systems such as BI (Business intelligence system) or AC Nielsen (external data insight system) to produce regular and ad hoc category or supplier management reports.
Prepares reports by collecting formatting, analyzing and summarizing information.
Maintains electronic files for Supplier Agreements and Communication. Ensures correct contract handling, procurement processing and synergy reporting.
Assures data accuracy by coordinating with Business units and procurement network, participating in internal reviews, and updating changes to data requests.
Demonstrates a strong ability to drive change by challenging the status quo, conducting root‑cause analyses, and implementing effective process improvements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

3+ experience in procurement, supply chain, or procurement analytical role
Associates and/or bachelor’s degree in business or marketing preferred.
Strong commercial acumen, able to break down pricing into real cost drivers such as freight structures, rebate mechanics, and total cost of ownership.
Proficient in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Azure cubes & SAP Ariba.
Strong communication skills. Fluent in English (oral and written).

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. 
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.

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Director Procurement

Location: 5 days working together in the Dublin Office: Circle K Head Office, Beech Hill Office Campus, Belfield, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, D04 Y016, Ireland

INTERESTED?

We encourage you to apply by April 6, 2026.

We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you. Come grow with us!

Procurement Specialist

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