Category Expert
Core
Execute strategic sourcing projects and RFx events across Professional Services categories including Temporary Labour, Consulting, Marketing & Communication Services, Travel & Mobility, and Training.
Role type
Senior Category Expert (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Framework contracts, service agreements, and rate cards for professional services
Domain
Procurement / Professional Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic Sourcing, RFx Management, Demand Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Commercial Negotiation, Contract Management, TCO Analysis, Spend Analysis, Market Intelligence, Benchmarking, Supplier Performance Management, AI & Digital Procurement Literacy
Preferred skills
Experience in Temporary Labour Sourcing, eSourcing tools, Procurement Automation
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with cost optimization and risk management, partner with stakeholders to manage demand and identify standardization opportunities, lead commercial negotiations for service agreements, manage end-to-end sourcing activities from supplier identification to contracting, build and maintain supplier relationships, ensure compliance with procurement policies, leverage digital procurement tools and analytics, drive process optimization and automation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC