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Procurement Category Manager
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Company
We are looking for a talented Procurement Category Manager to join our growing Procurement & Supply Chain team! As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials and services, vendor management, and contract administration. You will play a key role in ensuring that we are getting the best value for our money and mitigating risks associated with our procurement activities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct spend analysis and vendor base analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories of materials and services.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
- Evaluate and compare quotes from vendors, and negotiate contracts to achieve the best possible terms and conditions.
- Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding new vendors, conducting performance evaluations, and resolving any issues.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Work with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, finance, and project management, to ensure successful procurement outcomes.
- Stay up-to-date on industry best practices in procurement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management (required).
- Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS 1 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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- Experience with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba) a plus.
Key Skills
- Negotiation
- Contracts
- Tendering
- Rate Analysis
- Contract Management
- Variance Analysis
- Contract Administration
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Be a part of a growing and successful company
- Make a real impact on the bottom line
Join our team and help us achieve our procurement goals!
