Category Specialist
Core
Lead end-to-end category management for Corporate Services portfolio including Contingent Labour, Recruitment, Travel, Insurance, Consulting, and Business Services to reduce costs and drive strategy.
Role type
Category Specialist (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, contract lifecycle management, and supplier relationship management for corporate services.
Domain
Corporate Services Procurement
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, market research, E-Purchasing platforms, data analysis
Preferred skills
Coupa experience, CIPS membership, sustainability integration, supplier diversity roadmap execution
Technologies
Coupa, E-Purchasing platforms
Responsibilities
Lead category development and sourcing strategies; manage contract lifecycle and supplier performance; conduct spend analysis and market research; partner with stakeholders on procurement policy compliance; champion sustainable procurement practices.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC