Category Specialist
Core
Sourcing, supplier management, and category planning for indirect spend categories including technology.
Role type
Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing pipelines, supplier contracts, and commercial value for indirect spend categories.
Domain
Procurement / Supply Chain / Technology
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, stakeholder management, market research
Preferred skills
technology spend category experience, CIPS certification
Technologies
software, cloud, telecommunications, hardware, AI, security
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing, quotation, and contract renewal activities; Support category planning through spend analysis and market research; Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews; Partner with stakeholders to deliver compliant sourcing processes; Track procurement outcomes and maintain reporting.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)
