Procurement Category Lead
Core
Shape and deliver procurement strategy, leading sourcing, RFPs, and supplier negotiations for operations, marketing, and logistics categories.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Lead
Builds
Strategic supplier contracts and procurement initiatives for operations, marketing, and logistics
Domain
E-commerce / Gifting / Retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy, supplier negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), contract lifecycle management, stakeholder management, change management, cost consolidation, risk and compliance governance
Preferred skills
Experience with warehouse and logistics contracts, experience with marketing contracts, strategic sourcing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned to commercial objectives; Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, and Technology; Lead complex RFPs, tenders, and sourcing projects from requirements to contract award; Manage and negotiate key warehouse, logistics, operational, and marketing contracts; Drive change management across procurement initiatives; Identify opportunities to improve processes, consolidate spend, and reduce costs; Ensure procurement activity adheres to governance, risk, compliance, and business continuity standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC