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.