Procurement Sourcing Category Strategist
Core
Managing complex sourcing initiatives and leading expense reduction efforts for specific business units or strategic categories within a banking environment.
Role type
Senior Procurement Sourcing Category Strategist
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, RFPs, competitive bids, and vendor contracts for non-IT goods and services.
Domain
Banking / Corporate Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (contracts & vendor engagements)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, RFP management, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, market analysis, cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, supplier relationship management, data analysis, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
MBA, Professional certification in Supply Chain/Procurement, experience in Corporate/Consumer Banking, Wealth Management, or Treasury Management
Technologies
P2P systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Develop strategic sourcing approaches and prepare RFPs; execute competitive bidding processes; negotiate contracts to reduce costs; identify expense reduction opportunities; analyze market conditions; advise junior consultants; supervise entry-level procurement consultants
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
