Senior Procurement Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for key spend categories, owning the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from strategy to supplier performance.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Category Management)
Builds
Strategic supplier base and resilient supply chains for assigned categories
Domain
Global Supply Chain & Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost optimization, risk management, market analysis, contract management, stakeholder influence, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, additional languages, experience in dynamic international environments
Technologies
RFQ/RFP tools, market analysis frameworks, performance metrics dashboards
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business priorities and cost targets. Lead strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier identification, bid evaluation, and contracting. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery. Identify and deliver sustainable cost reduction and value creation opportunities. Monitor category market dynamics and supply-chain risks. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support business requirements. Establish category and supplier performance metrics and drive corrective actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC