Procurement Category Lead
Procurement Category Lead
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Job Description
Job Title/ Position: Procurement Category Leader
Job Scope: A Procurement Category Lead is responsible foroverseeing a specific category of purchases within an organization focusing on developing sourcing strategies managing supplier relationships and optimizing costs by analyzing market trends and supplier capabilities to ensure the company secures the best possible value for that category aligning with overall business goals.
Line Manager: Head Procurement
Direct Reports: Buyers
Job Classification: Senior Management
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Category Strategy Development
- Supplier Management
- Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Quality Control
- Team Management
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field is required. An MBA is preferred.
- Possession of a Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or certification as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
- A minimum of 10 years of procurement experience is essential.
- Demonstrated experience throughout the entire procurement lifecycle from requisition through purchase order to invoice processing.
- In-depth knowledge of a specific commodity category encompassing market trends technical specifications and primary suppliers.
- Skilled in utilizing data analytics tools to assess spending patterns and uncover procurement opportunities.
Skills & Competence: Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Market Research Supplier Management Contract Management Financial Analysis Risk Management Data Analysis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
