Principal Category Management
Core
Strategic architect and trusted advisor for end-to-end category ownership of third-party Professional Services and Labor suppliers, driving efficiency, risk mitigation, and commercial performance.
Role type
Principal Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Optimized supplier partnerships, standardized enterprise procurement workflows, and risk-mitigated contract portfolios.
Domain
Travel Technology / Enterprise Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management (Professional Services), complex commercial negotiations, contract lifecycle planning, risk assessment, spend analysis, market intelligence, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, ERP/Purchasing systems expertise
Preferred skills
Labor category expertise, advanced Excel financial modeling
Technologies
SAP, Coupa
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle including intake, pipeline management, and commercial redlining; Direct deep spend analyses and contract portfolio reviews; Coordinate comprehensive Risk Assessment processes across Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Security; Act as expert advisory for business stakeholders on category trends and sourcing pathways; Partner with leadership to drive enterprise-wide workflow standardization using automation tools.
Seniority
Principal, strategic architect & trusted advisor
