Procurement Category Specialist
Job Description:
- Analyse vendor spend data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for optimisation
- Partner with Category Managers and business stakeholders to support category planning and sourcing strategies
- Contribute to the development of preferred supplier lists (PSLs) and vendor strategies across key categories (e.g. IT, Marketing, Education)
- Support end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle activities, from vendor onboarding through to contract execution and renewal tracking
- Build dashboards and reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership
- Provide analytical support for sourcing events, RFP processes, and contract negotiations
- Monitor vendor performance, contract utilisation, and compliance against agreed terms
- Identify process improvements across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Respond to stakeholder queries and act as a trusted point of contact for procurement-related insights and data
Requirements:
- Experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, data analytics, or a related field
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions
- Confidence working with data, including interpreting trends and translating findings into business insights
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, data transformation, basic modelling)
- Experience creating dashboards or reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or advanced Excel
- Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised approach to managing tasks and data
- Exposure to procurement systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM), or ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Coupa, Ariba) is beneficial
- Understanding of procurement concepts such as total cost of ownership (TCO), vendor performance, and contract structures
- Project coordination or organisational experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
- Generous leave and time off
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible work options
- Wellness, education, and support programs
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