Procurement Category Specialist
Core
Lead end-to-end category management and strategic sourcing for defined sub-categories to reduce costs and drive operational efficiency.
Role type
Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, contract lifecycle management, and supplier relationship management for sub-categories.
Domain
Retail / Hospitality / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management (SRM), spend analysis, market research, data analysis, E-Purchasing platforms
Preferred skills
Coupa experience, CIPS membership, experience in Construction & Fitout, Marketing, Corporate Services, or Packaging & Consumables
Technologies
Coupa
Responsibilities
Lead category development, sourcing strategies, RFXs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management; Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes and reduce costs; Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procurement policy compliance; Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify optimization opportunities; Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance; Champion sustainable procurement practices.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC