Procurement Category Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation and implementation of procurement strategies tailored to specific categories.

• Aid in managing critical spending categories by coordinating supplier activities, conducting spend analysis, and supporting sourcing efforts.

• Formulate and execute procurement strategies at the category level, emphasizing cost efficiency, service quality, and risk management.

• Aid in the assessment, selection, and continuous management of suppliers within designated categories.

• Perform spend analysis and supplier evaluations to uncover trends, identify savings opportunities, and recommend process enhancements.

• Implement sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure category strategies align with business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 3 years of experience in procurement, category coordination, vendor management, or sourcing.

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is preferred.

• Preferred analytical experience in supporting supplier assessments and spend reporting.

• Experience in spend analysis and category management is favored.

• Familiarity with e-procurement platforms and tools is advantageous.

• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.

• Ability to convert data and insights into effective category strategies and sourcing recommendations.

🏝️ Benefits

• None specified