Category Manager - Staff Procurement Specialist

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Administration 

• Lead development of comprehensive bid packages (RFP/RFQ/RFI), including scope definition, pricing structures, evaluation criteria, and commercial terms for complex sourcing initiatives. 

• Drive end-to-end sourcing events, facilitating cross-functional evaluations, analyzing commercial and risk factors, and leading supplier negotiations to achieve optimal total value. 

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts across a range of complexity levels, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategy, risk mitigation standards, and business objectives. 

• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring timely execution, system workflow compliance, and audit readiness. 

• Maintain rigorous contract documentation and governance standards to support regulatory and internal controls. 

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management 

• Serve as strategic point of contact for suppliers, managing commercial relationships and ensuring alignment with performance expectations and contractual obligations. 

• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and risk exposure as part of sourcing and ongoing performance management. 

• Lead performance reviews, address service or delivery gaps, and implement corrective action plans in partnership with Category Managers and business stakeholders. 

• Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with governance, safety, and operational standards. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership 

• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to define requirements, assess demand, and translate operational needs into sourcing and contracting strategies. 

• Provide expert guidance on procurement methods, market dynamics, and contracting approaches to drive informed decision-making. 

• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights, cost modeling, and risk analysis to support strategic outcomes. 

Procurement Strategy & Governance 

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, market conditions, and risk tolerance. 

• Apply advanced knowledge of procurement methodologies, contract structures, and negotiation strategies to solve complex or recurring business challenges. 

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and optimize total cost of ownership. 

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance or other related field or equivalent experience. 

Experience: Typically five or more years in supply chain, category management/strategic sourcing or related field. 

Preferred Certifications: CPSM, CIPS, or similar procurement credentials. 

General Competencies