Category Procurement Lead

Sourcing

• Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage procurement risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.
• Provide category leadership, market insights, and continuous improvement
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Drive competitive sourcing initiatives while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels, and contractual conditions to maximize value.

Contract Management

• Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including drafting, negotiation, execution, renewals, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards are met.
• Monitor contract expiration and renewal strategies.

Financial & Performance Management

• Deliver annual cost savings, value creation, and cost avoidance targets.
• Monitor category spend and procurement performance metrics.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for management review.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to assigned categories.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as the Category Lead for IT and HR procurement, providing guidance and mentorship to procurement team members where applicable.
• Drive procurement process improvements, digitization initiatives, and best practices.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous capability development within the procurement function.